Italian Sweet Potato Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 lb italian meatballs (1/2 oz. each)
• 1 lb lamb sausage
• 2 ideal acres north onions, peeled, diced
• 2 ideal acres north beaver dam bell peppers
• 2 ideal acres north garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 quart diced tomato, juice included
• 1 quart happy valley tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can water
• 3 medium ideal acres north sweet potatoes, peeled, chopped (approx. 1/2-inch cubes)
• 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning, # 452804
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1/2 lb tenuto's black turtle beans, soaked, drained, rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• chopped cilantro (optional) or parsley, to garnish (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, brown meat over medium heat until no pink remains.
• 2 add onion, garlic, cajun seasoning, paprika, basil to meat. cook for 2 minutes.
• 3 add tomatoes and sauce,.
• 4 bring to 4 bubble boil, add beans and sweet potatoes to meat mixture.
• 5 increase heat to medium high, bring to a boil, stirring often.
• 6 cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minute or until potatoes are soft. and stir occasionally.
• 7 add sugar and/or salt to adjust taste. serve garnished with parsley.