One Pot Beef and Sweet Potato Chili
A rich, comforting chili packed with ground beef, tender sweet potato, and fiber-rich black beans to satisfy the whole family. Made in one large pot with olive oil and warm spices, offering ample leftovers for busy nights.
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by April + Lila
April created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large pot · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
For meal prep, reheat leftover portions on the stovetop over medium-low heat with a splash of water or beef broth.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive…
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Heat 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive…
Heat 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil in a large 6-quart (5.7L) Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Look for: shimmering
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Add 1
Add 1.5 medium chopped yellow onions and 1.5 chopped red bell peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
Look for: vegetables soften
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Add 6 minced garlic cloves
Add 6 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp (24g) chili powder, and 1 tbsp (6g) ground cumin; stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add 2
Add 2.25 lbs (1020g) ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned throughout.
Look for: browned throughout
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Stir in 3 diced medium sweet potatoes
Stir in 3 diced medium sweet potatoes, 3 cups (720ml) canned diced tomatoes with their juices, and 3 cups (520g) drained black beans.
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Bring the chili to a boil
Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer gently for 25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork
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Ladle into 6 generous bowls and serve…
Ladle into 6 generous bowls and serve hot. Allow leftovers to cool completely before storing in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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