Want a healthy easy and fresh way to make chili? Try this slow cooker version featuring Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes. Let this chili simmer and marinate all day long. The aroma wafting from your kitchen will drive your family crazy! You can even start your cooker the night before on low. The longer it cooks, the thicker it gets. I didn’t drain the beans before I added them and felt it was a bit to watery. Next time I will drain them. Let me know what you find when you make this chili. We topped our servings with some grated cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!
For more yummy recipes with Sweet Potatoes see these! Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes or Bourbon Sweet Potato Bisque with Walnuts As well as Slow Cooker Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili!
Slow Cooker Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili
Ingredients
- 2 large dark-orange sweet potatoes 1 1/2 lb, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
- 3 large onions chopped (3 cups)
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 can 28 oz Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can 16 oz refried black beans
- 1 can 15 oz Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
- 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth from 32-oz carton
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- Shredded cheese if desired
- Sour cream if desired
Instructions
- Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, refried beans, black beans and broth.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours (or on High heat setting 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours).
- Before serving, stir in vinegar. Serve chili with cheese and sour cream.
Nina
March 24, 2018 at 12:55 PMI Finally have a reason to break out my slow cooker, and its really healthy also thanks for the tip about draining the beans.
Marilyn
March 24, 2018 at 1:52 PMI hope you enjoy this as much as we do! Have a great week.
Paula
March 7, 2018 at 7:31 AMThis is not something I would have thought of, but it sounds wonderful! Thanks so much for joining Friday Frenzy!
Marilyn
March 7, 2018 at 7:38 PMThank Paula. It is a combo I never tried before but very delicious! Enjoy your week!
[email protected]+The+Quiet+Homemaker
February 28, 2018 at 1:28 PMWith our space being so limited, I love it when I can break out the crock pot and be done!!
Man I love fried fish!!!
Thanks for linking up at #LiveLifeWell
Blessings,
Amy
Marilyn
February 28, 2018 at 3:06 PMI sure hope you get back in your kitcehn soon! Have a wonderful week!
[email protected]+Modern+on+Monticello
February 26, 2018 at 4:49 PMI have never tried chili with sweet potatoes. Looks delicious. Pinned for later. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Marilyn
February 26, 2018 at 7:31 PMThank you for the pin Donna! You will enjoy this chili. Have a great week!
Elise+Ho
February 26, 2018 at 2:13 PMI say this so often but I really need to give my slow cooker more love
Marilyn
February 26, 2018 at 3:24 PMI use my slow cooker in place of my oven a lot!! It doesn’t heat up my kitchen and cleanup is a breeze when using the crock pot liners. Enjoy!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
February 26, 2018 at 9:51 AMOh Marilyn this sounds amazing!! So glad you added it to our chili list!
Marilyn
February 26, 2018 at 2:09 PMThank you Helen. I love the “special” roundups you hold. I just happened by and had a few chili recipes already sitting in inlinkz so I popped them in. Glad you like it! Enjoy.
Sheri
February 25, 2018 at 9:26 PMThanks for sharing in the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and more link party!
Marilyn
February 25, 2018 at 9:43 PMYou are welcome Sheri! Have a good week.
Miz+Helen
February 25, 2018 at 1:24 PMI love the combination for this Chili! Your post is awesome and thanks so much for sharing it with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Marilyn
February 25, 2018 at 2:59 PMI think the sweet potatoes and beans really went well together. It was delicious. Enjoy!
Sue+from+Sizzling+Towards+60+&+Beyond
February 24, 2018 at 10:09 PMLooks great Marilyn! Thanks for sharing at #overthemoon. Have a great week!
Marilyn
February 24, 2018 at 11:03 PMThank you Sue. Have a great week!
laura
February 24, 2018 at 4:41 PMWe go meatless at least once a week this is a nice one to add to our rotation!
Marilyn
February 24, 2018 at 9:29 PMI sure hope you try it Laura. It is a great meatless choice. Have a great week.
Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
February 24, 2018 at 11:11 AMI love black beans and sweet potatoes….my kind of chili here!! Pinned!
Marilyn
February 24, 2018 at 9:28 PMI am glad you find it interesting Lynn. Have a great week.
Lynda Hardy
February 24, 2018 at 9:27 AMI like to keep a few meatless dishes on hand for vegetarian guests -this chili sounds delicious and would be just right! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!
Marilyn
February 24, 2018 at 9:28 PMThank you Lynda. Your guests will love it. Have a great week.
Jann+Olson
February 24, 2018 at 12:10 AMSounds unusual and yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Marilyn
February 24, 2018 at 9:28 PMYou are welcome Jann. Thanks for the kind words about my Slow Cooker Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili. Have a great week.
Barrie
February 23, 2018 at 8:59 PMThis looks terrific- and perfect for a meatless night with veggie broth too! Thanks for sharing at #FridayFrenzy!
Marilyn
February 23, 2018 at 9:37 PMThank you Barrie. Have a great week.
Teodora
February 23, 2018 at 5:06 PMThis looks yummy – another new recipe to try for my slow cooker :).
Marilyn
February 23, 2018 at 7:13 PMYou must try this recipe! You won’t regret it. Enjoy.
Genie
February 23, 2018 at 11:10 AMLooks good! Love sweet taters in chili!
Marilyn
February 23, 2018 at 11:33 AMI am glad to hear I am not alone. Have a great weekend!
Linda+S
February 22, 2018 at 9:09 PMThis sounds delicious! I often cook black beans in the slow cooker but I’ve never used sweet potatoes with them. Will be trying this soon. Thank you for sharing at this week’s Encouraging Hearts & Home blog hop!
Marilyn
February 23, 2018 at 11:32 AMI really hope you try this and like it. Let know!! I always like second opinions. Have a great weekend!
Peggy Medberry
February 22, 2018 at 7:45 PMThis looks wonderful!
Marilyn
February 22, 2018 at 8:40 PMThank you Peggy. This Chili is delicious. Have a wonderful week.
Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots
February 22, 2018 at 5:31 PMMy husband would love this! I’ll have to make if for him soon. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday!
Marilyn
February 22, 2018 at 8:39 PMI am glad you found it useful. It was a real treat for us. Something different! Have a wonderful week!
Natalie+A
February 22, 2018 at 12:25 PMI’m always looking for healthier recipes! I have never had sweet potatoes and chili together! I love your recipes! Thank you for sharing!
Marilyn
February 22, 2018 at 3:06 PMNatalie you are always so kind. This is a great combination. I am going to try a stew with sweet potatoes also. Have a great week!
Leslie
February 22, 2018 at 11:49 AMMmmm. I’m always trying to find ways to get my kids to eat more sweet potatoes (because I just love them). Maybe this will work? Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Marilyn
February 22, 2018 at 3:05 PMIt worked for me! I am not much on many kinds of potatoes, even french fries. The Lord knows I don’t need any more carbs. But in this chili they are delicious. And the smell is so good, the kids will want to see it! Have a great week!
Elizabeth @ Guilty Chocoholic Mama
February 20, 2018 at 7:39 PMYes, PLEASE! I am absolutely making this next week. I especially love the fact that everything just gets dumped in the pot and cooked…none of this, “please do 16 steps that take 3 hours before you let your slow-cooker do ‘all’ the work” business. 😉 Thanks, Marilyn…stopping by from #WonderfulWednesday!
Marilyn
February 20, 2018 at 7:56 PMYou are going to love this Elizabeth!. My best recipes are tear open whatever, stir, and serve. I rarely do anything more involved anymore unless it is a special occasion. Enjoy and let me know what you think!
Kim~madeinaday
February 20, 2018 at 8:35 AMWhat an interesting chili! I love that you used sweet potatoes! Yum! Pinned and sharing on twitter. Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday Marilyn! We love that you link up each week.
Kim
Marilyn
February 20, 2018 at 4:05 PMThank you so much Kim. I really enjoy the party. Have a wonderful week!
Jacqui+Bellefontaine
February 20, 2018 at 6:11 AMI really should use my slow cooker more. This sounds delicious. Thank you for linking to #CookBlogShare
Marilyn
February 20, 2018 at 4:05 PMYou are welcome. I am glad the recipe appeals to you. Have a wonderful week!
Corina Blum
February 20, 2018 at 1:20 AMIt sounds delicious! I love using my slow cooker to make recipes like this – It’s great to have a healthy tasty meal ready at the end of the day without having to do hardly any work!
Marilyn
February 20, 2018 at 2:05 AMThank you Corina. This chil in the crock pot is my favorite meal to cook on days llike today! Have a wonderful week.
Dara
February 19, 2018 at 6:36 PMThat sounds so good. I like black beans with sweet potatoes!
Marilyn
February 19, 2018 at 7:23 PMThank you Dara. It was delicious as well as colorful! Have a wonderful week.
Tracy Albiero
February 19, 2018 at 12:06 PMThis looks very good! I may have to try this.
Marilyn
February 19, 2018 at 2:32 PMThank you Tracy. Enjoy. Have a great week.
Michele+Morin
February 18, 2018 at 5:53 PMI love these two main ingredients, but have never put them together!
Marilyn
February 18, 2018 at 7:55 PMI hadn’t either and never would have thought to do it had I not seen the recipe. I am going to make my next stew with sweet potatoes instead of baby reds and see how that tastes!!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
February 18, 2018 at 12:22 PMSweet potatoes? This sounds great -Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party.
Marilyn
February 18, 2018 at 12:40 PMI know!! Another sweet potato recipe for my box. Have a wonderful week!
Stephanie
February 18, 2018 at 12:10 PMThank you for sharing your delicious recipe with us on the #SundayDinnerBell
Marilyn
February 18, 2018 at 12:39 PMYou are welcome Stephanie! Have a wonderful week!
Carol
February 18, 2018 at 9:52 AMSounds like my kind of meal. Shared with the world
Marilyn
February 18, 2018 at 12:39 PMI wasa really surprised when my daughter-in-law found this recipe. I had never heard of it before. It was delicious!! Have a wonderful week!
Kristin salazar
February 13, 2018 at 12:54 AMThis looks so good, I can’t wait to try this, pinned! Thank you for linking up all your amazing recipes to our link party!
Marilyn
February 13, 2018 at 8:45 AMI hope you really enjoy this chili. We were very surprised when I made it. I had never seen this combination prior to my daughter-in-law. Have a wonderful week!