Warm, delicious, and comforting, this slow cooker beef and sweet potato stew should definitely be included on your weekly meal plan!
Last weekend when I shared the meal prep that I was doing for the week ahead (one recipe of which was the chicken stir fry soba noodles bowls) something cool happened – I received a ton of requests for the recipe! I have never received so many inquiries about the a recipe I was making behind the scenes as I did for this one (I was sharing on snapchat, username: Sweetphi and on Instagram), this slow cooker beef and sweet potato soup, you guys wanted (demanded in some cases, lol) the recipe. And I’m here to oblige!
Soups and stews are so awesome in the winter, they’re warm and comforting – they’re pretty much all-around fantastic!
This recipe accidentally came together. I was making this 5 ingredient green beans and beef, but then wanted to bulk it up with some veggies to make it more of a meal (read: I was too lazy to make a side dish and wanted a meal that could be made in the slow cooker). I added in a chopped up bell pepper and sweet potato, and wouldn’t you know it, it came together in an amazing stew. Over the holidays when I visited my parents I was telling my mom how much I was in love with cinnamon, and she gave me this awesome mason jar full of it – how cool is that? I totally encourage you to use it as a seasoning in this slow cooker recipe, it really goes well with the beef and sweet potatoes (and don’t worry, it’s not ‘dessert-like’ at all).
It’s hearty enough as a stew to be served as a meal, and it is a healthy one at that, coming in at around 327 calories per serving.
Also, last week I posted two chicken recipes (these chicken stir fry soba noodle bowls and this 5 ingredient chicken and sweet potatoes) so I should really have dubbed it ‘chicken week’. This week I’m posting a slow cooker recipe today, and can you guess what I’m planning on posting on Friday? Hint: it may or may not involve a slow cooker, and another hint, it may or may not include 5 ingredients – stay tuned!
I have been loving using my slow cooker on the weekends. This is the slow cooker (crockpot) that I use. Slow cookers are really great for making meals that I can make ahead for my husband and I to take for lunch throughout the week. What I’ve found has been working for me in the meal planning department is making 2-3 bigger meals on the weekend and then divvying them up. I also like to make ahead a snack (like these oatmeal cookie energy bites or these granola bars). I also keep a list of 3-4 dinner ideas with ingredients I have in the house, that way I can just look over at the list and have ideas of what I’m going to make for dinner.
When you’re in need of a fantastic stew, make this beef and sweet potato one, it will not disappoint.
Slow Cooker Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
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Here is a picture of the my meal prep for the week – I made 1 recipe of chicken stir fry soba noodle bowls, and then 1 recipe of this slow cooker beef and sweet potato stew and packed the yogurt and parsley in separate containers (speaking of which, I’m loving these little twist n lock containers lately)
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Shawnna says
oh yummy!! This looks really good!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much Shawnna, I think you’d love this!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I am literally obsessed with my slow cooker at the moment. It’s the ideal way to make comfort food when the weather is as cold as it is at the moment. I love the idea of a sweet potato stew.
Sweetphi says
Slow cookers are the best – especially in these winter months, and this stew is absolutely perfect for a healthy-yet delicious meal!
Andrea rentea says
I will get the slow cooker pot out just for this yummy recipes!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much for commenting – you definitely won’t be disappointed with this wonderful dinner. You can just put all the ingredients in before you leave for work, and then come home to a delicious meal!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I am all for accidental dishes, and this stew looks amazing, Phi! Soups and stews are a necessity this time of year and I’m loving how easy, yet delicious this beef and sweet potato stew is! I could devour a vat of this in record time! Cheers, my dear! <3
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much girl! I definitely have to portion this out so I don’t eat the entire thing because it’s so yummy!
Kennedy Cole@ KCole's Creative Corner says
This looks divine! I can only imagine how well those sweet potatoes and beef go together! Thanks for sharing!
Sweetphi says
You’re so welcome. The beef and sweet potatoes go sooooo well together, I think you’d love it!
Trisha says
With these cold and busy winter week days, I am ALL about the slow cooker. This recipe looks hearty and healthy. Definitely trying this one, Phi! Sometimes it’s the simplest recipes that people want the most, you know?
Little Cooking Tips says
As you may remember from another comment, slow cookers are virtually non-existent here, but we can slow cook this in a pot, that’s for sure!:) We loved the addition of cinnamon, most of the Greek stews with tomato sauce (kokkinista) include a pinch of cinnamon and it does take the food to a whole new level! Plus, we always add a little garam ourselves, it’s like you’re reading our minds!:)
Thanx so much for another YUMMY recipe!
xoxoxo
Kim says
Can you substitute anything for the green beans and bell pepper v
Sweetphi says
You could do other vegetables as you like 🙂