Turkey chili with sweet potatoes and sweet peppers

​2017 has become the year of chili for the little boys of the family and any time we can get protein and vegetables into their growing bodies is a win. The smallest child hates anything that even looks like vegetable, so the fact that he downs this without hesitation is a wonderful wonder. The sweet potato addition is courtesy of goop and Gwyneth Paltrow's chili recipe and we like how it imparts a sweet and heartiness to the dish. We keep this chili mild as we don't want to jinx a good thing, but the combo of spices still brings lots of flavor and smokiness. You could certainly add a jalapeño to kick it up a notch, and that would be a tasty addition. 

Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes and Sweet Peppers
Serves 6-8

1 can of black beans, rinsed
1 can of kidney beans, rinsed
1 box of diced tomatoes
1.5 lbs of ground dark meat turkey
2 stalks of celery, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
3 gloves of garlic, minced
2 cups of turkey broth or chicken broth
1/2 cup of sweet peppers, diced (this can be a regular bell pepper)
3 carrots, peeled and diced
1 large sweet potato, diced
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp ancho chili pepper
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp coriander
2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tsp salt

In a large soup pot or deep saucepan, add 1 tsp of olive oil over medium high heat. Add your onions and 1 tsp of salt and cook a few minutes until beginning to soften. Add garlic, celery, carrots, peppers, and your sweet potatoes and cook over medium heat until all is beginning to brown and soften.

Push the veggies to the side and add the rest of your olive oil. Add your turkey and spread out along the half of the pan bottom without disturbing for two minutes. Them mix all together and cook until meat is cooked through. Add your spices, the rest of your salt and mix. Add in the stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn heat to medium low and simmer for about 40 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. 

Serve with cheese, cilantro, lime, avocado and sour cream, and let everyone decide!