Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili
This Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili delivers 23g protein and 482 calories per serving in a single-pot format. Six servings cook on the stovetop in minimal time, making it ideal for batch prep days when you need volume fast. The carb-protein ratio works well for recovery meals following heavy training sessions.
Ingredients
- •Chorizo, Pork(340g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Sweet Potato, Baked, Flesh Only(454g)
Any sweet potato works. Medium = ~130g. Microwave 5-6 min to speed prep.
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(425g)
- •Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Tomato Paste(170g)
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •2 cups water ($0.00)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
Instructions
- 1Squeeze the chorizo out of its casing and into a large pot. Cook the chorizo over medium heat, breaking it up as it browns. After it is fully browned, drain the excess fat from the pot (if desired).
- 2While the chorizo is browning, dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- 3Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot after draining the fat. Continue to stir and cook.
- 4Peel the sweet potato and cut it into 1/2 inch cubes. Add the diced sweet potato to the pot and continue to stir and cook.
- 5Rinse and drain the canned kidney and black beans in a colander. Add the beans to the pot along with the diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and water.
- 6Stir until everything is well combined. Place a lid on the pot and allow the chili to come up to a simmer. Let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sweet potatoes have softened.
- 7Serve hot, topped with sliced green onions.
Nutrition — Per Serving
482
calories
23g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 63g
- Saturated fat
- 5.2g
- Sodium
- 966 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 10.5g
6 servings per batch · ~397g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili have per serving?
Each serving provides 23g of protein and 482 calories with 17g fat and 63g carbs. The carbohydrate content is notably high relative to total calories, making this a carb-focused meal.
How long does Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili take to prep?
This quick prep soup recipe batch-makes 6 servings on the stovetop, so you can have ready-to-heat lunches or dinners throughout the week without extended cooking time.
Is Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili good for muscle gain?
At 63g carbs and 23g protein per serving, this recipe aligns with muscle gain nutrition when you need carbohydrate-heavy meals to support training volume and glycogen replenishment.
