Slow-Cooker Sausage, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Name: Slow-Cooker Sausage, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 lb ground Italian pork sausage; 3 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton); 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed; 2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups); 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz); 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count), if desired

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Slow-Cooker Sausage, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Prep 15 min
Total 5 hr 15 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 8

Sweet potatoes and black beans add a southwestern flair to this bold and hearty chili.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated October 16, 2018

Make With

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

1 lb ground Italian pork sausage
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count), if desired

Steps

1

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is thoroughly cooked; drain.
2

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix sausage and remaining ingredients except cheese and rolls
3

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours. Meanwhile, bake crescent rolls as directed on can. Stir chili well before serving. Top each serving with cheese. Serve with rolls.

Not a fan of sweet potatoes? Swap out the sweet potatoes for regular potatoes instead.
A dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro take this chili to another level.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 330

Calories from Fat: 110

Total Fat: 12g; 19%

Saturated Fat: 5g; 26%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 35mg; 12%

Sodium: 950mg; 40%

Potassium: 670mg; 19%

Total Carbohydrate: 40g; 13%

Dietary Fiber: 10g; 39%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 16g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 210%; 210%

Vitamin C: 6%; 6%

Calcium: 15%; 15%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;