Slow-Cooked Caribbean Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

Tender chunks of beef simmered low and slow with Caribbean spices and sweet potatoes for a rich, hearty stew. This Caribbean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 260 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 cut into 1.5-inch cubes beef chuck roast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 4 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 small, seeded and finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper
• 2 medium peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes in batches and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until browned all over. Transfer browned beef to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 diced medium onion and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp ground allspice, and 1 small finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper, cooking for 1 minute until spices are aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then pour in 3 cups beef broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
5. Step 5: Transfer the onion-spice-broth mixture to the slow cooker with the beef. Add 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until beef is tender and sweet potatoes are soft.
7. Step 7: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm with rice or bread.