Cold, crisp days call for hearty foods to warm up from the inside-out. With just a few tasty additions, you can take chili – the classic comfort food – to the next level. This Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili calls for bacon, sweet potatoes and a chopped jalapeno pepper for a spicier version of the wintertime favorite.
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SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN CHILI
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Servings: 6
Circulon Symmetry chocolate 5.5-quart casserole
6 slices thick-cut smoked bacon, chopped
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
2 medium onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 teaspoon salt
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