Savory Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chorizo Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground Mexican chorizo
• Diced medium onion
• Green bell pepper, diced
• Chopped green chiles from a 4-ounce can
• Minced clove of garlic
• Chili beans from a 15-ounce can
• Diced tomatoes with green chiles from a 14-ounce can
• Large sweet potato, diced
• Half of a 6-ounce can of tomato paste
• Teaspoon of chili powder
• Quarter teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Quarter teaspoon ground cloves
• Single bay leaf
• Season with salt and ground black pepper to your liking
• Three cups of water, or adjust to preference.

Step 1

Begin by warming a spacious skillet on medium-high heat. Cook chorizo, onion, and bell pepper until the chorizo is nicely browned and the veggies have softened, typically around 10 minutes. Introduce green chiles and garlic, cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Next, transfer this flavorful concoction into a slow cooker. Include chili beans, diced tomatoes, sweet potato, tomato paste, chili powder, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir everything thoroughly. Adjust the thickness by adding water to achieve your preferred consistency.

Step 3

Allow the mixture to simmer on High for a minimum of 4 hours. When ready, ladle the hearty chili into deep bowls for a delightful serving experience.