Description
Creamy Southern sweet potato casserole celebrates comfort and tradition with marshmallow-topped goodness. Rich, buttery layers of mashed sweet potatoes offer pure Southern hospitality that draws family and friends closer around the holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup reserved chopped white onion
Garnish/Serving:
- Corn chips or tortilla chips (as needed)
Instructions
- Peel sweet potatoes and dice into uniform cubes (approximately 1/2 inch). Finely chop onions and mince garlic cloves. Drain and rinse kidney beans thoroughly.
- Slice chipotle pepper into small, uniform pieces, removing seeds if preferring less heat.
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef until fully cooked and no pink remains, breaking into small crumbles. Remove browned beef and set aside on a clean plate.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions until translucent and slightly golden, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Introduce diced sweet potatoes, chopped chipotle pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and kosher salt. Stir to combine and coat vegetables with spices.
- Return browned beef to the pot. Pour in crushed tomatoes and kidney beans. Stir ingredients thoroughly to integrate.
- Bring mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 25-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes become tender but not mushy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or spices as needed. Serve hot with optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheese.
Notes
- Choose tender, fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Browning beef first creates a rich, deep base for the chili’s complex taste.
- Sautéing onions and garlic releases aromatic oils that enhance overall depth.
- Allowing chili to simmer slowly helps ingredients meld and develop robust flavors.
- Customize toppings like cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheese for personal flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg