Chapter 9: Sweet Potato Chili
Sweet Potato Chili
A little olive oil
1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped into small dice
1 large yellow onion, chopped fine
Three cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 T chili powder
2 t ground cumin
2 cans (4 ounce) diced mild green chiles with juice
1 can (14.5 ounce) petite diced tomatoes, fire-roasted if you can find them
1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce
2 cans (10.5 ounce)beef consommé or beef broth
1 large sweet potato, cubed
2 bay leaves
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, add ground meat, and cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain and remove the meat to a bowl. Add a little more oil and add the pepper and onions and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add yo
