Sweet Potato Chili (V)

Ingredients

• 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks (about 4 cups)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tbs canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1½ C unsalted roasted peanuts
• 28 oz Roma tomatoes, crushed
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 8 oz diced mild green chiles with liquid
• 4-6 chili powder, to taste
• 1 tbs ground cumin, to taste
• 1 tbs sugar
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Sauté Base: In a large pot, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and bell peppers and cook until lightly golden, stirring occasionally.
2. Add Garlic: Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
3. Build: Add sweet potatoes, peanuts, tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, chiles, chili powder, cumin, and sugar. Stir to combine.
4. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently until sweet potatoes are tender, about 15-25 minutes.
5. Season & Serve: Adjust seasoning with additional spices, salt, and pepper as needed. Serve hot.

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