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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Servings 6
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • Circulon Symmetry Chocolate 5.5-Quart Casserole
  • 6 slices thick-cut smoked bacon chopped
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes 14 1/2 ounces
  • 1 can no-salt-added black beans 15 ounces
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat casserole over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until browned and crisp, about 7-8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-covered plate.
  • Reduce bacon fat in casserole to 2 tablespoons and return to stove over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes, onions and jalapeno pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano and ground chipotle; cook until fragrant, 15 seconds.
  • Pour in broth, tomatoes, beans and barley; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender and barley is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in bacon and salt; let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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