Hanson-isms: Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili

I found a recipe for this chili and changed it a bit to make it my own. I took a chance and made this for a family pot luck and it was a huge hit!

So many have been asking, so here it is!

The most delicious chili ever! And ridiculously healthy too! Even the men in my family LOVED it!

Serves A LOT :) I am pretty sure this made about a gallon. Literally. It freezes amazingly for quick meals too.

Ingredients Needed:

* 1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

*1 medium onion- minced (or dehydrated if you prefer- about 1/2 cup)

*3 medium sized sweet potatos, cubed

*5 cloves garlic, or 2 Tbs minced garlic

*2.5 Tbs Chili Powder

*2 tsp Cumin

*3/4 tsp Paprika or Ground Chipotle Chili

*1/2 tsp salt

*3.5 cups low sodium stock or water

* 3 cups/cans diced tomatoes (I puree this for the kids sake)
3 cans black beans, rinsed and drained

* 3 tsp fresh lime juice

* 3 Tbs fresh chopped cilantro

Rinse black beans and cube sweet potatoes

Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and sweet potatoes. Stir often until onion softens (about 4-5 minutes).

Add Garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika and salt.

Stir constantly until fragrant(doesn't take long!) Add in the stock, bring to a simmer, cover and reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.

Add in tomatoes, and beans.

Now the fun part, I let this simmer on a lower temp, covered but with a tiny bit open for about an hour....
It really only needs about 30 minutes total simmer time from the time the potatoes are added. But I prefer to let it marinade :)

Is your house smelling so good you have a line of neighbors outside your door yet? My daughter was hanging around the kitchen continually asking "when dinner?"