Chipotle-Kissed Pinto Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

Chipotle-Kissed Pinto Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-2 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 lbs sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups broth or water
salt
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo

Directions
1. Heat oil in a big skillet over medium heat; add in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cover and cook 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in the chili powder; cook 30 seconds.
3. Add in the sweet potatoes; stir to coat with the spices.
4. Transfer mixture to a large slow cooker; add in the tomatoes, beans, broth; season with salt; cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
5. When ready to serve, stir in the chipotles; taste to adjust seasonings.