Sweet Potato Chili Casserole
Chili is a staple in my home, and I’m always looking for unique takes on this family-fave. This scrumptious sweet potato chili casserole delivers so much flavor, and just the perfect amount of sweetness.
In fact, it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite chili recipes this winter!
Sweet Potato Chili Casserole Recipe
I’ve always loved the idea of incorporating sweet potatoes into my chili, but until recently, it’s not something that I’ve ever tried until recently. I’m so very glad that I did.
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I have to say that I really adore the flavor that sweet potatoes adds to this sweet potato chili casserole. I’ve always been a fan of chili a bit on the sweeter side, and this dish gives me that sweetness in a nutritious and natural way.
Gotta love sweet potatoes!
If you wanted to make this sweet potato chili casserole a bit lighter, you could easily use ground turkey in the place of ground beef.
I’m a huge fan of cooking with ground turkey. Just check out my hugely popular ground turkey stuffed peppers to see what I mean!
What makes this sweet potato chili casserole extra-special? Well, it’s that word… CASSEROLE!
I love whipping this dish up in a cast iron skillet and covering it with delicious cheese. It is so delicious, y’all… I wish I could give you a bite. I guess you’ll just have to make some for yourself and then let me know in the comments how you liked it. ?
I hope you enjoy this mouthwatering sweet potato chili casserole recipe. After you pin the recipe, be sure to hop over to Instagram and follow me. I’d love it if we could be pals there, too!
More Homemade Comfort Dishes
- Old Fashioned Goulash
- Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
- Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
- Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
- Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
- French’s Green Bean Casserole
Sweet Potato Chili Casserole
This unique sweet potato chili casserole is full of flavor and a great way to change up your dinner routine!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 15oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- 2 cups sweet potatoes (peeled, diced into 1” pieces)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack and cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef in an even layer and cook until browned. Drain excess grease, leaving about a tablespoon. Add the onions, garlic, bell pepper, sweet potato and spices. Cook stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 3-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, black beans and beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Place cast iron skillet on the center rack of the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are nice and tender. Add shredded cheese and broil until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately and enjoy!
I am confused a bit by the amount of cheese. Is it a blend of both or is it one cup of each kind?
I’d assume a mix to equal 1 cup total. There are many cheddar cheese blends that would work just fine as well!
YES YES YES. I made this and it is definitely comfort food with a refreshingly new blend of flavors. I will definitely be making this again. Thanks
I just made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I made a few minor changes though. I added an extra tablespoon of chili powder, increases the cumin, and added 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika and a can of fire roasted green chilies. Also, I do not have a cast iron skillet, so I did the sautéing in a pot and then transferred to a 9×13 in baking dish to bake and broil. Worked great!
Thanks for this information since I don’t have a cast iron skillet either
This recipe is amazing. I have very picky eaters both flavor and texture wise and was a little concerned with the veggies but it’s a hit and has been requested to be in regular rotation of dinners. Don’t skip broiling the cheese on top. It’s so, so good!!
I used probably 3x’s the amount of spices, added some red pepper flake and extra cheese. It was very good. Quite satisfying when the temperature is hovering around 20 degrees F.
This was delicious! We all liked it. Used ground turkey for health reasons and was still plenty tasty! All of the flavors went together so well! Super easy, not labor intensive, quick, and delish. Great combo!
Can you share how to make this without a skillet
I would love to try this Sweet Potato Casserole recipe , but do not have a cast iron skillet.
What would you recommend instead ? Any suggestions.
I just made this for my family. It was so good! My sons both said it was a keeper!
This was fast and delicious! I used pork brats instead of ground beef and cut most proportions down and it still made a large amount of chili. I didn’t have Monterey Jack cheese, so I used Provolone and Cheddar. Accidentally ran it a bit long under the broiler which only made it better! Hubby loved it!
Hello, how would you make this if you don’t have a skillet?
That made a really comforting lunch, thank you !
OMGoodness!! This sounds awesome! Can’t wait to make it. I will let you know what we thought of it.