Slow Cooker Sausage, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground Italian pork sausage
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 cups beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1 can (28 oz) organic fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14.5 oz) organic diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
• 2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, if desired

Details

Servings 8
Cooking time 315mins
Adapted from pillsbury.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is thoroughly cooked; drain.

2 Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix sausage and remaining ingredients.

3 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours. Stir well before serving. Top each serving with cheese. Serve with refrigerated crescent dinner rolls.

Expert Tips

Not a fan of sweet potatoes? Swap out the sweet potatoes for regular potatoes instead.
A dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro take this chili to another level.

Serves 8

Serving Size: 1 Serving Calories330 ( Calories from Fat110), Total Fat12g (Saturated Fat5g, Trans Fat0g ), Cholesterol35mg Sodium950mg Total Carbohydrate40g (Dietary Fiber10g Sugars3g ), Protein16g ; % D