Hearty Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Name: Hearty Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound beef chuck, cut into bite sized cubes; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 can diced tomatoes, 14 ounces; 4 cups beef broth; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

A cozy and filling bowl of slow cooked beef and sweet potatoes that tastes like a warm hug.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

1 hour 45 minutes

Total

2 hours

Serves

This stew has been a favorite in my kitchen for years because it hits the spot on cold nights. It combines tender chunks of beef with sweet potatoes, carrots, and corn for a meal that feels both wholesome and special.

My best advice for this recipe is to make sure you cut your beef into even pieces so everything cooks at the same pace. The longer it simmers on the stove, the better the flavors blend together.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound beef chuck, cut into bite sized cubes
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup frozen corn
1 can diced tomatoes, 14 ounces
4 cups beef broth
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, then remove the meat and set it aside on a plate.
3
In the same pot, cook the onion, celery, and carrots until they begin to soften.
4
Stir in the garlic and cook for about one minute until it smells fragrant.
5
Return the beef to the pot and add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and dried thyme.
6
Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then turn the heat down low and cover the pot.
7
Let the stew simmer for about one hour or until the beef is starting to get tender.
8
Add the sweet potato cubes and continue to cook for another 30 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
9
Stir in the corn and cook for five more minutes, then season with salt and pepper before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. This stew actually tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to settle. Serve it with a thick slice of crusty bread to soak up the juices.

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