Cooking with Cailee Fischer

Sweet Potato Chili Skillet Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)

Seasoning Mix:

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper 
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Chili:

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 small red onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed, drained
• 1 cup corn
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1-1/2 cups beef stock
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
  
• 1 block (8 ounce) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• Sour cream, avocado, green onion, jalapeño, corn chips and hot sauce (optional)
  

Cooking

1. Combine seasoning mix ingredients in small bowl; set aside.
2. Heat oil in large oven-safe nonstick saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add bell pepper and onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until fragrant.
3. Add Ground Beef and half of seasoning mixture to saucepan. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, tomato paste and beef stock; bring to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and remaining seasoning mix, stirring well.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 13 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
6. Uncover; sprinkle with shredded cheese. Transfer to oven; broil 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to crisp.
7. Serve with toppings, as desired. Enjoy!

Shopping List:

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner) 
• Chili powder
• Cumin
• Salt
• Pepper
• Smoked paprika
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Avocado oil
• 1 red bell pepper
• Small red onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 can (15 ounces) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans
• 1 cup corn
• Tomato paste
• Beef stock
• 1 medium sweet potato
• 1 block (8 ounce) sharp cheddar cheese
• Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, green onion, jalapeño, corn chips or hot sauce

Cooking Utensils & Appliances:

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Colander
• Cheese grater
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Large saucepan
• Rubber spatula