Crock-Pot Pressure Cooker Chorizo & Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe (2024)

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Pressure cookers are one of the best ways to save time in the kitchen! This Crock-Pot® Pressure Cooker Chorizo and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe isincredibly simple to make and absolutely delicious. It uses only a few ingredients and is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.

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We just got back from a vacation to Portland & Seattle. Wehad the most amazing time and didn’t want it to end. But, at the same time, getting back home was nice. Good to be back in our own beds, good to get out of the car (we drove there and back), and good to get back to our usual schedules.

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The #1 must on my list for getting back to routines was creating a menu plan.It wasn’t easy — the refrigerator was bare and I was exhausted from the trip. Busy days were ahead and with the holidays coming, it was only going to get crazier. I didn’t want to think about cooking, let alone even plan out the meals.

To keep things as easy and timesaving as possible, I did something I’ve never done before: I planned a week of meals using one cooking appliance: the new Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi-Cooker. It’s a new product from the Crock-Pot® brand that helps you cook meals 70% faster than traditional cooking. Not only is it a slow cooker, but it is also a pressure cooker, a steamer, AND you can sauté in it. That right there is HUGE!With all of the functions it offers, I knew that I would be able to plan a variety of meals for the week.

Crock-Pot Pressure Cooker Chorizo & Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe (3)The first recipe on my menu plan is right here in this post: Chorizo and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe. It might be hard to believe, but everything for this meal was made right in the Crock-Pot® Express Crock Mult Cooker — both the sweet potatoes and the chorizo/kale mixture.

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For this Chorizo and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe, you’ll only need 4 ingredients: sweet potatoes, kale, black beans, and chorizo.

If you are unfamiliar with chorizo, it is a highly seasoned ground meat (usually pork). For this recipe, I used a Mexican chorizowhich you should be able to find in the meat section of your favorite grocery store.

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This recipe hasvery little prep which is also nice when you are trying to get dinner on the table quickly. The only real prep you’ll need to do is tearing the kale into pieces and discarding the stems. You need about 3 packed cups of kale, which doesn’t take much time at all.

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Remove the lid from your Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi Cooker and place the steaming rack (that comes with it) into the bottom of the cooking pot.Give your sweet potatoes a good scrub and place them on top of the steaming rack. Add 2 cups of water to the cooking pot.

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Place the lid back onyourCrock-Pot® Express Crock Multi Cooker. To do this, line up the arrow on the edge of the lid with the icon of the “unlocked” lock as shown in the top photo below. Then lock your lid by rotating the lid counterclockwise so that the arrow now points to the “locked” lock icon, as shown in the bottom photo below.

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Another important step when using yourCrock-Pot® Express Crock Multi Cooker is making sure that your steam release valve is in the correct position. I find it very easy to know which one is correct with the little icons that are printed on the lid.

To build pressure in yourCrock-Pot® Express Crock Multi Cooker, you must have the steam release value pointing to the seal position, as shown in the photo below (the one with the “X” over it). When you want to release pressure, you’ll use a kitchen utensil to move it to the icon without the “X” over it.

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Now you are ready to steam your sweet potatoes. Press the “steam” button and using the “+” button, increase the time to 16 minutes. In our testing, this was the perfect amount of time for sweet potatoes that are about 8 – 11 ounces each. Finally, press the “start/stop” button to start the steam function.

At first, you’ll see the word “heat” on the display (as shown below). Once pressure has built up, the word “heat” will be replaced with a countdown of the time you set. Once the sweet potatoes have steamed for 16 minutes, theCrock-Pot® Express Crock Multi Cooker will beep and it will switch to the “keep warm” setting with a new time being started. Allow the sweet potatoes to remain undisturbed for 10 minutes on the “keep warm” setting.

At the end of that 10 minutes, you should be able to open your lid. If not, do a quick release of pressure by using a kitchen utensil to move thesteam release valve to the icon without the “X” on it. Remove the sweet potatoes and set aside. Using pot holder, remove thecooking pot by lifting it straight up. Remove the steaming racking and pour off any remaining water from inside the pot. If you wish, you can rinse your pot to prepare it for cooking the chorizo.

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Place your dry cooking pot back in theCrock-Pot® Express Crock Multi Cooker and press the “brown/saute” button. Press the “start/stop” button to begin heating the Multi Cooker. While it is heating, it will say “heat” on the display screen. Once the temperature has been reached, the timer will begin counting down — this is when the Multi Cooker is ready for you to add your chorizo.

Using a plastic or wood spatula, cook the chorizo, breaking up the larger pieces into smaller pieces. Once the chorizo is almost completely cooked, add the kale. Combine it with the chorizo, until it has become wilted and bright green. Add the black beans and gently combine them with the chorizo and the kale. Press the “start/stop” button to stop the cooking.

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To build yourChorizo and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, place a sweet potato on a plate and cut a line on the top from one end to the other (from pointy end to the opposite pointy end). Press the ends inwards a bit to open up the sweet potato. Using a fork, fluff up the sweet potato.

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Spoon your desired amount of the chorizo and kale mixtureon top of your sweet potato and serve! It’s really that simple. The chorizo, kale, and black beans perfectly compliment the sweet potato, making for a very flavorful meal. If you’d like to make this recipe, see the bottom of this post for the full recipe, including options for printing.

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Would you like a chance to win your own Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi Cooker? I’m excited to be giving away one to one of my readers! To enter, use the Rafflecopter below. Leave a comment below and tell me what easy meal you would like to make in a Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi Cooker. There are also several other ways you can earn bonus entries.

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Here are the additional meals from our menu plan which can all be made in Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi Cooker. Don’t have one yet? You can find the Multi Cooker atCrock-Pot.com, Target, Amazon.com, and Best Buy.

    • Monday:Chorizo and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
    • Tuesday:Apple Cider Braised Pork
    • Wednesday:Hawaiian Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
    • Thursday:Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
    • Friday:Chicken Tacos
    • Saturday:Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
    • Sunday:Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy

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This Chorizo & Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe uses only 4 ingredients and is perfect for a busy weeknights. Made in a Crock-Pot® Pressure Cooker.

Ingredients

Scale

4 sweet potatoes (711 ounces each)

1 pound chorizo

3 cups kale, torn into pieces (about 3 ounces)

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounces)

Instructions

Place the steaming rack in the bottom of the cooking pot of the Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi Cooker.Place sweet potatoes on top of the steaming rack. Add 2 cups of water to the cooking pot.

Place the lid on the Multi Cooker and move to the lock position. Place steam release valve in the seal position (icon with the “X” over it).

Press the “steam” button and using the “+” button, increase the time to 16 minutes. Press the “start/stop” button to start the steam function. Once the sweet potatoes have steamed for 16 minutes, keep in the “keep warm” setting for 10 minutes.

At the end of that 10 minutes, you should be able to open your lid. If not, do a quick release of pressure by using a kitchen utensil to move thesteam release valve to the icon without the “X” on it. Remove the sweet potatoes and set aside.

Using a pot holder, remove thecooking pot by lifting it straight up. Remove the steaming racking and pour off any remaining water from inside the pot. Rinse and dry your pot and return it to your Multi Cooker.

Press the “brown/saute” button. Press the “start/stop” button to begin heating the Multi Cooker. Once the temperature has been reached and the timer begins counting down, add your chorizo to the pot.

Using a plastic or wood spatula, cook the chorizo, breaking up the larger pieces into smaller pieces. Once the chorizo is almost completely cooked, add the kale. Combine it with the chorizo, until it has become wilted and bright green. Add the black beans and gently combine them with the chorizo and the kale. Press the “start/stop” button to stop the cooking.

To build yourChorizo and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, place a sweet potato on a plate and cut a line on the top from one end to the other. Open up the sweet potato and fluff with a fork.

Spoon your desired amount of the chorizo and kale mixtureon top of your sweet potato and serve!

  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

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FAQs

How long does it take for potatoes to get soft in crockpot on high? ›

To a 6-quart slow cooker, add the potatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt, stirring to combine. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 3 to 4 hours on high, or 5 to 6 hours on low.

How to roast a sweet potato Serious Eats? ›

Spread sweet potatoes on 2 rimmed baking sheets and roast until bottom side is browned, about 30 minutes. Carefully flip potatoes with thin offset spatula and roast until second side is browned and potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl.

Why are my potatoes still hard after cooking in the crockpot? ›

Insufficient Liquid: If there wasn't enough liquid in the crockpot, it could have caused uneven cooking. Potatoes need to be fully submerged in liquid to cook evenly. Old Potatoes: Very old or stored potatoes can become starchy and may not soften as well during cooking. It's best to use fresh, firm potatoes.

Can you overcook potatoes in a slow cooker? ›

Yes, it's possible to overcook potatoes in a crockpot. They can become mushy and lose their texture if left for too long. It's advisable to follow a recipe's recommended cooking time to achieve the desired consistency.

At what pressure do you can sweet potatoes? ›

Processing pressure: 10 lbs (69 kPa) weighted gauge, 11 lbs (76 kpa) dial gauge (adjust pressure for your altitude when over 300 metres / 1000 feet.) Processing time: Half-litre (US pint) jars for 65 minutes OR 1 litre (US quart) jars for 90 minutes.

When should you not cook sweet potatoes? ›

How to tell if sweet potatoes have gone bad. If your sweet potato is soft in spots, smells rotten, or oozes a mysterious liquid, that potato should be discarded. Another sign that sweet potatoes have taken a turn for the worse is if they start growing stalky purplish sprouts.

Why do you need to soak sweet potatoes before cooking? ›

The cold water bath helps rinse the starch off the sweet potatoes so they're a bit more crispy. That said, if you do not have the time, you can still get crispy baked sweet potato fries by using high heat and a little drizzle of olive oil.

When should I add potatoes to slow cooker? ›

Tender vegetables such as zucchini and beans can be added to your dish in last ¾ - 1 hour of cooking when cooking on High, or 2 hours if cooking on Low. Hard, starchy vegetables like potato and carrots are best added around 3 hours before the meal is done if cooking on High, and 4 hours on Low.

Will potatoes go soggy in slow cooker? ›

Yes, it is possible to overcook potatoes in a crockpot. Potatoes can become mushy and lose their shape if cooked for too long. It's recommended to keep an eye on the cooking time and check for tenderness periodically. Once they are fork-tender, it's best to remove them from the crockpot to avoid overcooking.

Why are my potatoes still hard after an hour? ›

If your baked potato is still hard after an hour, it may not have been cooked long enough. Baked potatoes typically require longer cooking times at higher temperatures to ensure they are soft and fully cooked.

How do you make potatoes soft fast? ›

Put in microwave for about 2-5 minutes and make sure it is nice and soft. Cut into pieces then mash with a fork and mix with whatever you like for flavor (1-2 min). Total time to prepare is about 4-8 minutes, depending on the amount of potato you need.

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