Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 4–5 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 lb organic lean ground beef (93% lean) – see notes for substitutes
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion, red or white
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 large or 2 small poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular chili powder
  • 1/2 Tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional). The raisins help reduce the spice level, if desired.

Instruction

  • Set oven to 400 F. to preheat, and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Wash and dry sweet potatoes. Use a fork to pierce around the surface of each potato several times to create holes for the steam to escape.
  • Place sweet potatoes on prepared sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until tender. Set aside and allow potatoes to cool for 10 minutes before slicing them in half from end to end.
  • While potatoes are cooking, make the chili