Simmered Coconut-Curry Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

A fragrant, one-pot stew featuring tender beef and sweet potatoes in a creamy coconut curry broth, ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner. This East African-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs beef chuck, sweet potatoes, coconut milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch; set aside.
2. Step 2: Add the chopped onion to the Dutch oven and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and 2 tbsp curry powder, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, green beans, vegetable broth, and coconut milk, then return the seared beef to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the sweet potatoes are cooked through.
5. Step 5: Season with remaining salt and black pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.