Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Directions Print

1. Follow instructions for beef base by combining .5 lb. base with 2 gallons of hot water.
2. Brown ground beef until fully cooked, then remove from pot. Discard all grease and fat except 2 tablespoons.
3. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic cloves in remaining beef fat until translucent and rendered.
4. Return beef to the pot with garlic and onion. Season this mixture with dry spices.
5. Drain and rinse both cans of beans. Add beans and beef broth to the pot.
6. Drain 1 can of sweet potatoes/yams and roughly mash until most of the chunks are broken down.
7. Add mashed sweet potatoes to chili and continue to simmer. The sweet potatoes will act as a thickening agent in the chili as it continues to cook. Simmer until desired consistently. Season with salt to taste.
8. Suggest garnishing with sour cream, fresh jalapeno, and cilantro.