Sausage, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Chili

with cheddar-jack cheese and sour cream

Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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In Your Box (serves 6)

  • 24 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
  • 18 oz. Sweet Potato
  • 15½ oz. Black Beans
  • 15 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 2 Lime
  • Info
    4 oz. Sour Cream
  • Info
    3 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
  • Info
    6 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
  • 1½ Tbsp. Light Chili Powder

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    540
  • Carbohydrates
    42g
  • Net Carbs
    39g
  • Fat
    30g
  • Protein
    30g
  • Sodium
    1490mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Wire-Mesh Strainer

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve and peel red onion. Cut halves into 1/2" dice.

    Peel and cut sweet potato into 1" dice.

    Halve limes and cut into wedges.

    Drain black beans in a wire-mesh strainer and rinse.

    Remove Italian sausage from casing.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Slow Cooker

    Place slow cooker liner in slow cooker, if desired. Fold top edges in before putting on lid.

    In a clean slow cooker, combine tomatoes, sweet potato, onion, black beans, chili powder, demi-glace, Italian sausage, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meal

    Turn slow cooker on to low heat. Cover, and cook until Italian sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-5 hours.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with cheese and sour cream. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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