Description
Crockpot Sweet Potato Beef Stew is the kind of cozy, easy dinner that makes the whole house smell incredible while it cooks. Tender chunks of beef simmer low and slow with sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and a rich tomato beef broth until every bite is hearty and full of comfort. It is a perfect easy recipe for busy weeknights, chilly weekends, meal prep, dinner ideas, family meals, and anyone looking for a wholesome slow cooker beef stew packed with flavor.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Pat the beef dry and season it with the salt and black pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Brown the beef in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer it to the crockpot.
4. Add the sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf.
6. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are soft.
7. Remove the bay leaf and taste the stew.
8. Adjust the seasoning if needed, then ladle into bowls.
9. Top with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Brown the beef before adding it to the crockpot for a richer, deeper stew flavor.
Cut the sweet potatoes into large even cubes so they stay tender without falling apart during the long cook.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: crockpot sweet potato beef stew, slow cooker beef stew, beef stew with sweet potatoes, easy dinner, hearty stew, comfort food, family dinner, meal prep, dinner ideas