Description
Chorizo Breakfast Chili with Sweet Potatoes is a hearty and flavorful morning dish that combines smoky chorizo sausage with sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and black beans in a spiced tomato base. Packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant flavors, it makes a nutritious and satisfying start to your day, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 8 oz spicy or mild chorizo sausage, crumbled
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into even cubes
- 1 bell pepper, diced (use a mix of colors if desired)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Legumes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
Tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
Spices
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Herbs
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Sliced avocado
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
Instructions
- Cook the chorizo: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and crumble in the chorizo. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully rendered.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add diced onions, minced garlic, and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Add sweet potatoes and spices: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the vegetables and chorizo with the spices.
- Simmer with tomatoes and beans: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and black beans. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chili has thickened.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Stir in chopped fresh cilantro and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot with your choice of toppings such as sour cream, avocado, or shredded cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh Mexican or Spanish chorizo for best flavor instead of pre-cooked sausage links.
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform cubes for even cooking and tenderness.
- Simmer gently on low heat to avoid burning or drying out the chili.
- Adjust the spiciness by choosing mild or spicy chorizo and varying the amount of chili powder.
- Allow the chili to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: chorizo, breakfast chili, sweet potatoes, spicy breakfast, protein-packed, gluten free, southwestern, hearty breakfast