Crockpot Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Hearty, slow-simmered stew with grass-fed beef, sweet potatoes, and warming spices—perfect for cold days without dairy or sugar. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 500 minutes pairs (chopped into 1/2-inch pieces) carrots, bone broth, (14 oz, no salt added) diced tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) grass-fed beef chuck
- 2 medium (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes) sweet potatoes
- 1 cup (chopped into 1/2-inch pieces) carrots
- 4 cups bone broth
- 1 can (14 oz, no salt added) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 lb grass-fed beef chuck (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) in the slow cooker, then layer 2 medium peeled and 1/2-inch cubed sweet potatoes and 1 cup chopped 1/2-inch carrots on top.
- Step 2: Pour 4 cups bone broth over the vegetables and beef, then add 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (no salt added), 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stirring gently to combine.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until beef is fork-tender and flavors meld, with vegetables holding their shape but easily pierced with a fork.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Crockpot Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Stew take to make?
Total time is about 500 minutes (20 min prep + 480 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Crockpot Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Stew?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone broth from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Crockpot Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Stew?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Crockpot Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Stew for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Crockpot Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Stew?
American slow cooker like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★★
The flavors in this crockpot are incredible.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 480-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.