Chili - Steak and Sweet Potato Chili

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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. canola oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 lb. sirloin steak, cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tea. salt, divided
  • 2 cups cubed (3/4") peeled sweet potato
  • 2 tea. chili powder
  • 1 1/2 ta. cumin
  • 2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until lightly browned, approx. 3 minutes. Remove from pan. Add 1 Tbsp. oil to pan. Add half of beef; cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, approx. 2 minutes. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining oil and beef. Return onion and beef to pan. Add broth, 2 cups water, and 1/2 tea. salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until beef is almost tender, approx. 1 hour.

Add sweet potato, chili powder, cumin, beans, tomatoes, and remaining 1 tea. salt. Simmer, uncovered, until sweet potato and beef are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar.