Harvest Chili

Ready In

65 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Servings

4 - 8

Experience the ultimate cozy comfort food with this hearty Harvest Chili! It's packed with savory ground beef, tender sweet potatoes, and a rich, spiced tomato base. With just a few simple steps, you'll create a soul-warming chili perfect for a chilly evening. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream for a meal that's both easy and delicious.

A hearty pot of harvest chili, with ground beef, sweet potato, bell peppers, and beans, sits on a rustic wooden surface with a ladle in it. A bowl of shredded cheese, a bowl of sour cream, and a brown ceramic bowl of extra sauce are nearby.

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds 85% lean ground beef
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Shredded Cheddar cheese and/or sour cream for garnish (optional)

In large saucepot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 5 minutes or until browned, breaking up meat with back of wooden spoon.
Reduce heat to medium. Add pepper, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
Stir in potato, chili powder, pumpkin pie spice, oregano, cumin, salt and sugar; cook 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes with their juice, beans and tomato sauce. Heat to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Makes about 13 cups.
Serve chili garnished with cheese and/or sour cream, if desired.