Crockpot Paleo Sweet Potato Chili!

I make this chili recipe ALL the time. It's easy to prepare and tastes amazing! The best part is you can throw it all in before you leave for work, and you don't have to worry about coming home to turn off the crockpot halfway through the day. It's a recipe I adapted from one I found online at GI365.com, I simply changed a couple steps to make it more convenient. 

Crockpot Sweet Potato Chili 

Total time

10 hours 15 mins

 

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, about 12 ounces, diced very small
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon ancho chili powder, (or 1 additional Tablespoon chili powder)
• 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ Teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 2 Teaspoons sea salt
• 2½ pounds of sweet potatoes
• 2 - 14 ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 1 - 6 ounce can tomato paste
• Toppings:
• lime wedges, cilantro, sliced avocado or guacamole 

Instructions

1. Place the ground turkey, onions, garlic, spices, and sea salt in a 4-quart crockpot. Use a wooden spoon to break up the turkey and mix everything together.
2. Cut the ends off the sweet potatoes and trim off any unsightly bits. Then, cut them into quarters lengthwise. Cut the quarters crosswise into chunks about 1½ inches in size.
3. Place the sweet potatoes over the top of the turkey mixture.
4. Pour the diced tomatoes and tomato paste over the top of the sweet potatoes and turn the crockpot to low.
5. Cook for 8-10 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are tender. Taste the chili and add salt to your taste.
6. Serve with any and all toppings you desire.