# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potatoes
01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
→ Chili Filling
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, diced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 pound ground beef or turkey, or 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans for vegetarian option
07 - 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
08 - 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
09 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
10 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Toppings (Optional)
16 - Shredded cheddar cheese
17 - Sour cream or Greek yogurt
18 - Sliced green onions
19 - Chopped cilantro
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork, place on baking sheet, and bake 50-60 minutes until tender.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Add ground meat or black beans, breaking up meat if using ground beef or turkey. Cook until browned; drain excess fat if needed.
05 - Mix in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired. Simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
06 - Remove sweet potatoes from oven and let cool slightly. Slice lengthwise, gently open and fluff flesh with a fork.
07 - Fill each sweet potato with chili. Add optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
