Description

This hearty Beef and Sweet Potato Stew combines tender beef chuck roast with sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, corn, and tomatoes, slow-cooked to perfection for a comforting and delicious meal. The slow cooking method allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a rich and satisfying stew perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef and Coating

1 lb beef chuck roast (cut into cubes)
2 tbsp flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Vegetables

1–2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped into cubes, about 2 pounds)
2 celery stalks (sliced)
1 medium onion (diced)
3 carrots (sliced)
15 ounces corn (drained if canned, or 1 ¾ cups fresh/frozen)
15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 bay leaf

Liquids

1 ½ cups chicken broth (optional, can substitute beef broth)

Instructions

Prepare the Coating Mix: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried parsley. Stir well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Coat the Beef: Add the cubed beef chuck roast to the flour mixture and toss thoroughly until the beef is completely coated. Set this aside to allow the coating to adhere.
Assemble Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the chopped sweet potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, corn, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, bay leaf, and chicken broth into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Add Coated Beef: Top the vegetable mixture in the slow cooker with the coated beef cubes. Stir carefully once more to incorporate the beef with the vegetables and broth.
Slow Cook the Stew: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or on high heat for 5-6 hours. This slow cooking process will tenderize the beef and allow flavors to meld perfectly.
Finish and Serve: Before serving, remove the bay leaf from the stew. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot for a comforting meal.

Notes

You can substitute beef broth for chicken broth to intensify the beef flavor.
For a thicker stew, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to reduce excess liquid.
Adjust seasoning to taste after cooking, especially salt and pepper.
If you prefer, add other vegetables like peas or green beans to customize the stew.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Category: Stew
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: beef stew, sweet potato stew, slow cooker stew, beef chuck roast recipe, hearty stew recipe, easy slow cooker meal