Italian Sweet Potato Chili

• 1 lb italian meatballs (1/2 oz. each)
• 1 lb pork sausage
• 2 ideal acres north onions, peeled, diced
• 2 ideal acres north beaver dam bell peppers
• 2 ideal acres north garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 quart diced tomato, juice included
• 1 quart happy valley tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can water
• 3 medium ideal acres north sweet potatoes, peeled, chopped (approx. 1/2-inch cubes)
• 12 tablespoon cajun seasoning, # 452804
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 12 lb tenuto's black turtle beans, soaked, drained, rinsed
• 12 teaspoon sugar
• 12 teaspoon salt
• chopped cilantro (optional) or parsley, to garnish (optional)

1. In a large pot, brown meat over medium heat until no pink remains.
2. Add onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, basil to meat.
3. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and sauce,.
5. Bring to 4 bubble boil, add beans and sweet potatoes to meat mixture.
6. Increase heat to medium high, bring to a boil, stirring often.
7. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minute or until potatoes are soft.
8. And Stir occasionally.
9. Add sugar and/or salt to adjust taste.
10. Serve garnished with parsley.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-sweet-potato-chili-500483 (may not work)