Add onion, sweet potato, garlic, red pepper, olive oil and spices to Instant Pot and saute for 3 minutes. Add remaining chili ingredients to Instant Pot. Set Instant Pot to pressure cook for 8 minutes.
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After chili is cooked, allow pressure to release naturally. NR. With small hand blender, blend a small portion of the cooked chili mix to thicken the chili. Leave most of the chili intact. Top with cilantro or green onions and serve.
Crock Pot Instructions
Add all chili ingredients to crock pot and cook on high for 5 hours.
Stove Top Instructions
Add onion, sweet potato, garlic, red pepper, olive oil and spices to soup pot and saute for 3 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients to soup pot. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Simmer for 2 hours, or until sweet potatoes are done.
Notes
The time estimate for preparation and cooking is for the Instant Pot. If you use a crock pot or stove top method, your time will be adjusted accordingly.5 ½ hours for crock pot 2 ½ hours for stove top