Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili

Whether you freeze leftover Thanksgiving turkey for later or use it up right after the holidays, this chili will be a hit anytime.

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Prep
10 min.
Cook
20 min.
Serves
6
Directions
  1. Combine tomatoes, turkey, beans, bell pepper, chili powder and cumin in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes, stirring once.
  2. Meanwhile, drain the sweet potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch chunks. Gently stir into hot chili; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until heated through.
  3. Serve with optional toppings, as desired.

VARIATIONS: Prepare recipe as directed, except:

  • Ground Beef - Use 1 lb. cooked lean ground beef or turkey instead of leftover turkey
  • Meatless - Use 1 can (16 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained instead of leftover turkey
Whether you freeze leftover Thanksgiving turkey for later or use it up right after the holidays, this chili will be a hit anytime.
Ingredients

2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Del Monte® Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes or Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Zesty Mild Green Chilies, not drained

2 cups diced leftover cooked turkey

1 can (15 or 16 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 large green or yellow bell pepper, diced

2 tsp. chili powder

2 tsp. cumin

1 can (29 oz.) Princella® Cut Sweet Potatoes

Optional Toppings: Crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, chopped cilantro, additional green onions, shredded Cheddar or Monterey jack cheese and sliced jalapeño

Whether you freeze leftover Thanksgiving turkey for later or use it up right after the holidays, this chili will be a hit anytime.
  • Prep
    10 min.
  • Cook
    20 min.
  • Serves
    6
Ingredients

2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Del Monte® Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes or Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Zesty Mild Green Chilies, not drained

2 cups diced leftover cooked turkey

1 can (15 or 16 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 large green or yellow bell pepper, diced

2 tsp. chili powder

2 tsp. cumin

1 can (29 oz.) Princella® Cut Sweet Potatoes

Optional Toppings: Crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, chopped cilantro, additional green onions, shredded Cheddar or Monterey jack cheese and sliced jalapeño

Directions
  1. Combine tomatoes, turkey, beans, bell pepper, chili powder and cumin in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes, stirring once.
  2. Meanwhile, drain the sweet potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch chunks. Gently stir into hot chili; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until heated through.
  3. Serve with optional toppings, as desired.

VARIATIONS: Prepare recipe as directed, except:

  • Ground Beef - Use 1 lb. cooked lean ground beef or turkey instead of leftover turkey
  • Meatless - Use 1 can (16 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained instead of leftover turkey
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