Chipotle Sweet Potato Chili Recipe (Slow Cooker)

Name: Chipotle Sweet Potato Chili Recipe (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lean beef or turkey; 1 small yellow onion or 1 cup chopped; 2 bell peppers, diced; 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 chipotles with the adobo sauce, chopped or 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce from the can (see notes for substitutes); 2 Tablespoons tomato paste; 14 ounces canned diced fire roasted tomatoes, drained; 2 to 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth. Or use our homemade vegetable broth; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Optional bay leaf; Kosher salt, to taste; Garnish – fresh chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños; Toppings – shredded cheese and tortilla chips