Description
A simple, hearty beef and sweet potato stew made easily in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
Instructions
- Place the beef cubes, onion, garlic, sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker.
- Stir all ingredients together until combined.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir the cornstarch and water mixture into the stew.
- Continue cooking on high, uncovered, until the stew thickens slightly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute regular potatoes for sweet potatoes if desired.
- For a richer flavor, brown the beef cubes in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105
Keywords: slow cooker, beef stew, sweet potato, comfort food, easy dinner