Crockpot Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili
Hearty, smoky chili with ground turkey, sweet potato chunks, and black beans slow-cooked to perfection. A high-fiber, high-protein dinner bowl that freezes beautifully.
PROTEIN 28g
CALORIES 322
P:E RATIO 0.9
TIME 375m
YIELD 8
P:E 0.9
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
2 lbs lean ground turkey 28G PROTEIN
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced CARB BASE
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed HIGH FIBER
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes PRODUCE
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes PRODUCE
1 medium onion, diced FLAVOR
3 cloves garlic, minced FLAVOR
2 tablespoons chili powder FLAVOR
1 tablespoon cumin FLAVOR
1 teaspoon smoked paprika FLAVOR
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper FLAVOR
1 cup chicken broth 28G PROTEIN
Salt and pepper to taste FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
- Batching: Sweet potato pieces should be no larger than 3/4 inch so they break down nicely into the chili.
- Reheat: Microwave for 2–3 minutes, stirring once. Stovetop: simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
HIGH HEAT SEAR
In a large skillet, brown ground turkey over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes. Drain and transfer to the crockpot.
02
THE MACRO PREP
Add diced sweet potatoes, black beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
03
VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ
Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, and chicken broth.
04
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until sweet potatoes are tender.
05
STEP 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06
STEP 6
Ladle into 8 individual containers or mason jars.
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servings
- 2 lbs lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste