Dinner for 5
Sweet Potato Bean Chili
Sweet potato, beans, vegetables, tomatoes, and spices simmer together into a thick chili with smoky, lightly sweet flavor.
$4.87for 4 servings
$1.22 per serving$4.87 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: hummusapien.com
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.72Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.09 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp fine sea salt + lots of freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 8 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 8 oz cans kidney or black beans
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, sweet potato, and jalapeño for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, cocoa powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper for 1 minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, and broth or water.
- Bring the chili to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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