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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Beef Stew

by Sarah Olson on January 10, 2022 | Updated November 6, 2022 2 Comments

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When you are looking for a delicious filling stew, you have to try this Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Stew. It’s simple, easy, and perfect for those cold winter days when you want something warm and comforting.

We love an easy stew recipe, we also make Classic Beef Stew, Butternut Squash Beef Stew, A1 Beef Stew when we aren’t making this.

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Why this recipe works

Sweet Potato Stew is a mouth-watering combination of sweet potatoes, beef cubes, and other healthy vegetables. This delicious stew is cooked slowly, to deepen the flavors and allow all ingredients to mix well. This meal will definitely warm you up if you’re stuck in a cold and rainy day!

This stew is perfect for those days when you’re short on time and want a wholesome meal that your whole family will enjoy. Unlike other types of stews, this recipe doesn’t require much work or effort (although it tastes like it took hours of hard work). The crockpot does all the work for you, so this meal is perfect for those busy working moms and dads.

Recipe Ingredients

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  • Sweet Potatoes– You want to peel and dice the sweet potatoes before adding to the stew.
  • Celery– Dice the celery into bite size pieces
  • Yellow Onion– I prefer the flavor or yellow onion but white onion will also work.
  • Baby Carrots– Baby carrots save time but you can also peel and dice larger carrots.
  • Corn Kernels– You can use any kind of corn you like canned, frozen or cut off the cob
  • Beef Roast –  You want to make sure the beef is cubed
  • Tomatoes–  This recipe uses canned tomatoes. You want to use the tomatoes undrained.
  • Seasonings– Minced garlic,Worcestershire Sauce, Paprika, Dried Parsley, Thyme, Salt and Pepper, and a bay leaf. You can also add Fresh Parsley
  • Beef Broth– This creates the broth of the stew

Step By Step Directions

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Step One – Add the beef, vegeatbles, seasonings, beef broth and worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker.

Step 2- Stir everything together. Cook it on LOW on low 7-8 hours. Remove the bay leave and serve. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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Are sweet potatoes good for you

Sweet potatoes are filled with vitamins and minerals. Things like vitamins A, C, and B6, magnesium, potassium, and more are perfect for a healthy diet. Sweet potatoes also assist with vision, brain function, and immune system health. Sweet potatoes are also filled with fiber which helps with gut health.

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Variations

It is always best when you change up a recipe and either make it something new or change it to something that your family will enjoy. You can easily make some variations to this recipe.

  • You can substitute the sweet potatoes with butternut squash. This makes a delicious twist on this recipe. Make sure to dice it into small pieces.
  • Use different vegetables. You can add other vegetables like adding broccoli to the stew. Peas are another delicious choice to add to slow cooker sweet potato stew.
  • Add some heat. Adding red pepper flakes to the sweet potato stew. Wait until the end of the cooking process an add some red pepper to give it some heat that goes so well with the sweetness of the potatoes.
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Recipe FAQS

How long does it last?

This stew will last for about 3 days in the refrigerator. If you are not going to finish it in time, be sure to prepare it for the freezer and freeze it before it goes bad.

Can it be frozen

This is a great recipe to freeze. You can make a double batch of sweet potato stew so that you have it on hand for those days you are too busy to cook. Freeze this soup for up to 3 months.

How to Store

You want to make sure to keep this stew in the refrigerator. Once it is cooled, place it in an airtight container. You can keep it in the slow cooker but you need to make sure that it is covered. If the lid doesn’t fit well, you turn it upside down! You can also wrap it with plastic wrap.

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Beef Stew

5 from 4 votes
Classic beef stew but with a twist! Tender sweet potatoes instead of potatoes. Beef and sweet potatoes are a perfect match!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 356kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs. cubed beef stew meat
  • 2-3 medium-sized sweet potatoes cut into 1” pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 1 cup corn kernels canned, frozen or cut off the cob
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. dried leaf thyme not ground
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • fresh parsley for garnish optional
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Instructions:

  • Add all ingredients to your slow cooker except the bay leaf. Stir. Add the bay leaf on top so it's easier to find after the cooking time is up.
  • Place lid on crockpot and cook on high on low for 7-8 hours.
  • Remove bay leaf prior to serving.
  • Garnish with parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

How to store:
Place in fridge for up to three days or the freezer for up to three months.
Variations:
  • You can substitute the sweet potatoes with butternut squash. This makes a delicious twist on this recipe. Make sure to dice it into small pieces.
  • Use different vegetables. You can add other vegetables like adding broccoli to the stew. Peas are another delicious choice to add to slow cooker sweet potato stew.
  • Add some heat. Adding red pepper flakes to the sweet potato stew. Wait until the end of the cooking process an add some red pepper to give it some heat that goes so well with the sweetness of the potatoes.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1105mg | Potassium: 1316mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 20262IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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  • Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew

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    1. Justine says

      December 1, 2022 at 11:57 am

      Is it really 1/2 cup of worcestershire sauce or is that a typo?

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    2. linda says

      July 5, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      I simply LOVE this site!!!! Every recipe is easy and taste wonderful

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