Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew

Sometimes I make ugly food.

Sometimes that ugly food ends up not being half bad.

This is one of those times. Yes, this stew looks pretty dark and drab. However, it actually tastes pretty remarkable and if you add some cheese, well, cheese makes everything better.

I made this a few weeks ago when Chicago seemed to be getting rained in every day. Warm and hearty, it is the perfect thing to squeeze in during these last few days of cold weather.

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients:

2 sweet potatoes

1 15 oz can black beans

1 onion, chopped

2-3 cups of water

Salt/Pepper

Directions:

Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, roughly 10 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, black beans, and water. Bring to a boil. Cook until the sweet potatoes are cooked all the way through, roughly 10-15 minutes. Drain and serve with cheddar cheese.