Description
Indulge in the comforting and energizing flavors of our Baked Sweet Potato & Chili Bowl. This vibrant dish features creamy sweet potatoes topped with a hearty chili made from lean ground meat, black beans, and colorful bell peppers. Perfect for cozy evenings or lively gatherings, this bowl is not just a meal—it’s an experience that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub sweet potatoes and poke holes in them with a fork. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened; add minced garlic.
- Stir in ground meat and chili powder; cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Add black beans and diced tomatoes to the skillet; simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
- Slice baked sweet potatoes lengthwise and spoon chili mixture over each half. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg