05/18/2026
Think chili is just for the cold seasons? Think again! Whether you’re making these Sheet Pan Chili Sweet Potato Nachos or making Chili Dogs, Watkins Chili Seasoning fits perfectly into the summer season too!
Sheet Pan Chili Sweet Potato Nachos Recipe
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Nachos
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into 2-inch rounds or smaller
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Watkins mediterranean Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Chili Meat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, bison, turkey, or chicken all work well)
- 1 packet Watkins Classic Chili Gourmet Seasoning Mix
- 15 oz kidney beans or cannellini beans
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with liquid
- 16 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
Toppings
- Shredded Lettuce
- Pico de Gallo
- Avocado
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F
2. Evenly spread the sweet potatoes onto two parchment-lined baking sheets.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper, making sure the potatoes are not overcrowded.
4. Roast for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and tender.
5. Remove from the oven and set aside.
6. While the potatoes roast, prepare the chili topping.
7. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
8. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for 4–6 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
9. Add the ground meat and break it into small pieces.
10. Cook for 6–8 minutes, until fully browned. 11. Drain any excess liquid if needed.
12. Stir in the Watkins Classic Chili Gourmet Seasoning Mix, diced tomatoes, and beans.
13. Bring to a low boil.
14. Cook for another 6–8 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
15. Assemble the nachos by spreading half of the sweet potatoes across one baking sheet.
16. Top with half of the shredded cheese.
17. Add the remaining sweet potatoes, followed by the chili mixture and the rest of the cheese.
18. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. For extra browning, broil for 30 seconds if desired.
19. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
Enjoy! 🍠🧀🌶️