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!

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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!

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 15 oz. 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!

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Course: Casseroles

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20 Comments

What could I use instead of a cast iron skillet?

Crissy Page says:

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You can use any oven safe skillet!

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I made the Sweet Potato Chilli Casserole………I added more spices, used ground chicken & because I love cilantro I added that as well. This was absolutely delicious.

This is AMAZING! I tweaked it a little by adding in tomato paste to the beef after it was browned and added a can of kidney beans. And instead of beef broth I put in a pint of homemade salsa! A few extra spices…paprika, garlic salt & garlic pepper, and a taco seasoning. This is going to replace my normal chili recipe! Served it with corn bread…I had to make myself stop eating! 😂

I’ve made this twice now. Exactly as you said. Ok maybe with dried onion….. and whatever peppers were in my fridge. It’s delicious. Tonight I have an avocado to add to it for fun. I’ve shared it with my brother and am blown away with how simple and fast it is.

I am confused a bit by the amount of cheese. Is it a blend of both or is it one cup of each kind?

Jill E. says:

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I’d assume a mix to equal 1 cup total. There are many cheddar cheese blends that would work just fine as well!

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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!