Chili Sweet Potato Nachos

These sweet potato nachos are super easy and so tasty! Crispy roasted sweet potatoes, cheesy chili, and all your favorite toppings make them perfect for a cozy dinner. Comfort food, but a little healthier and always delicious.

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes:

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

  
  

Chili meat:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 white onion, diced

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 lb ground meat

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• 15 oz kidney beans

• 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (with liquid)

• 16 oz shredded cheddar

Optional toppings:

• Cilantro, salsa, guacamole, sour cream

  
  

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Roast sweet potatoes:

   • Spread sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

   • Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

   • Roast 20–25 minutes until golden and tender. Set aside.

3. Cook chili meat:

   • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

   • Add onion, garlic powder, and bell pepper. Cook 4–6 minutes until soft.

   • Add ground meat and chili powder. Cook 6–8 minutes until browned.

   • Stir in beans and diced tomatoes. Simmer 6–8 minutes until most liquid is absorbed.

4. Assemble nachos:

   • On a baking sheet, layer half the sweet potatoes, half the chili meat, and half the cheese.

   • Top with the remaining sweet potatoes, chili meat, and cheese.

5. Bake:

   • Bake 8 minutes until cheese melts. Broil 30 seconds for extra browning if desired.

6. Serve:

   • Add optional toppings: cilantro, salsa, guacamole, sour cream. Serve immediately