Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Sweet Potatoes

Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes is the kind of dish that makes you look forward to dinnertime. Cooked low and slow, this hearty meal is loaded with fall-apart tender beef, sweet potatoes that melt into the gravy, and layers of rich, rustic flavor that taste like pure comfort.

There’s something special about a slow cooker beef stew filling the kitchen with its cozy aroma, especially when it requires so little effort. With its nourishing ingredients and deeply satisfying taste, this stew with sweet potatoes is the perfect beef stew recipe to enjoy on a chilly evening, and the leftovers are just as good, if not better, the next day.

What Makes This Recipe Work

This Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes is all about building layers of comfort in the simplest way possible. Using the slow cooker allows the beef to become melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the sweet potatoes slowly break down and thicken the gravy, giving every spoonful a natural sweetness that balances the savory richness.

What makes this recipe stand out is how effortless it is. With just a few minutes of prep, you can toss everything in, set it, and come back to a meal that tastes like it’s been simmering on the stove all day. It’s hearty, filling, and made with wholesome ingredients, exactly what a good beef stew recipe should be.

What Goes Into This Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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While every ingredient plays its part, these key ones really make the dish shine:

• Beef Chuck Roast: Marbled with just enough fat, chuck roast becomes tender and juicy after slow cooking, giving the stew a rich, meaty base.
• Sweet Potato: As it cooks, the sweet potato softens into the gravy, adding a subtle sweetness and natural thickness to the sauce.
• Beef Broth: Provides a savory backbone to the stew, ensuring every bite is packed with depth and flavor.
• Tomato Paste: Intensifies the sauce with a concentrated tomato richness, balancing the sweetness of the potatoes and carrots.

Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.

How To Make Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Sweet Potatoes

1. Season The Beef: Pat the beef cubes dry and season generously with salt and black pepper. Prepare your slow cooker bowl so it’s ready for the browned meat.

2. Sear In Batches: Heat oil in a skillet over medium high and sear the beef until browned on all sides. Work in batches to avoid crowding, adding more oil as needed.

3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, cook the onion until softened and golden. Stir in the garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant before transferring everything to the slow cooker.

4. Mix And Coat: Sprinkle flour over beef and onions, tossing well to coat. Add broth, wine, tomatoes, paste, bouillon, sweet potatoes, baby potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, paprika, and bay leaves.

5. Slow Cook Stew: Cover the slow cooker and set it on Low for 8 to 10 hours or High for 4 to 6 hours. This slow cooking process tenderizes the beef while blending the flavors.

6. Finish And Serve: Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Remove bay leaves, garnish with parsley, and serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

To round out a cozy bowl of Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes, pair it with a side that enhances its rich, savory flavors. A warm bread or vibrant vegetable dish makes the stew feel like a complete, comforting meal.

Try it with Cheesy Pizza Pull Apart Bread for a gooey, golden side perfect for soaking up every drop of gravy. Add brightness with Greek Lamb Souvlaki with a Garlic Yogurt Dip, offering a fresh Mediterranean contrast to the hearty stew. And for a cozy vegetable dish, serve Crispy Broccoli Parmesan Fritters, which bring a crunchy, cheesy bite to balance the stew’s tender texture.