This hearty beef stew is a perfect slow cooker dinner, combining tender beef, sweet potatoes, and a medley of vegetables. It’s a cozy winter meal that will warm you up and satisfy your family at dinner time.

The recipe is simple to prepare, allowing you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld together in the slow cooker. It’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a comforting family gathering.

Easy Crockpot Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

This beef and sweet potato stew features chunks of beef simmered with sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions in a savory broth. The recipe takes about 8 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
2. Add Vegetables: To the slow cooker, add sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic.
3. Mix the Broth: In a bowl, combine beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
5. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6 bowls
• Calories: 350kcal
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 30g