Whole30 Sweet Potato Chili (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Stovetop Options)

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Whole30 Sweet Potato Chili (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Stovetop Options)

This delicious and comforting Whole30 sweet potato chili is easy, healthy, and can be made in the Instant Pot, the slow cooker, or on the stovetop!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beanless chili, instant pot chili, instant pot paleo chili, instant pot sweet potato chili, instant pot whole30 chili, instant pot whole30 soup, paleo chili, Paleo sweet potato chili, slow cooker paleo chili, whole30 soup

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp avocado oil
1 large onion chopped
2 stalks of celery sliced
2 large carrots chopped
2 lbs lean ground beef
4 garlic cloves minced
2 medium sweet potatoes cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1 red bell pepper diced
3 tbsp chili powder
3 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp sea salt
2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper omit if you don't like spicy chili
28 oz crushed tomatoes canned
4 cups bone broth or beef broth or chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
Optional: Avocado slices, jalapeno slices, cilantro, chopped red onion, lime slices, and/or coconut cream for garnish

Instructions

Instant Pot Method

Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Once it indicates that it's "hot", add avocado oil, onion, celery, and carrots, and cook stirring for about 3 minutes until the onions are tender.
Add ground beef and garlic and sauté while breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until mostly browned, about 7 minutes.
Turn off the Instant Pot and add the rest of the ingredients (except garnishes). Stir together.
Close the lid, seal, and set on MANUAL for 10 minutes.
Once it beeps to a finish, quick release the vent.
Taste to adjust seasoning and serve warm, topped with your favorite garnishes.

Slow Cooker Method

In a large skillet over medium heat, add avocado oil, onion, celery, and carrots, and cook stirring for about 3 minutes until the onions are tender.
Add ground beef and garlic and sauté while breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until mostly browned, about 7 minutes.
Transfer to a slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
Taste to adjust seasoning and serve warm, topped with your favorite garnishes.

Stovetop Method

In a large saucepan over medium heat, add avocado oil, onion, celery, and carrots, and cook stirring for about 3 minutes until the onions are tender.
Add ground beef and garlic and sauté while breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until mostly browned, about 7 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients (except garnishes), stir together, and raise the heat to medium high to bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium low to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Taste to adjust seasoning and serve warm, topped with your favorite garnishes.

Notes

To freeze, cool completely and separate into individual portions in freezer-friendly containers. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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