- Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
- Add enough olive oil to coat the pan and let heat for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and brown, using a wooden spoon to break apart. Let this continue to brown and cook until all the liquid is gone and meat starts to color.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the meat from the pot, leaving any oil and fat.
- Add chopped onions to same pan. Let cook for 5-6 minutes until translucent.
- Add chili, cumin and salt. Cook 1-2 minutes more until spices are fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add broth, canned tomatoes and bring to simmer.
- Add peeled and diced sweet potatoes.
- Let cook until potatoes are very soft. About 10 minutes
- Use an immersion blender to blend until desired consistency. (You could also transfer ½ to a blender, blend and then add back in.)
- Add meat back in and taste for seasoning, adding more salt or spice as needed.
- Serve with sliced avocado on top and side salad and or vegetables.
