Slow-Cooked Cumin Beef with Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A comforting, aromatic stew where tender beef melds with sweet potatoes and carrots in a rich cumin-spiced broth, perfect for chilly evenings. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 375 minutes pairs ground beef, sweet potatoes, carrots 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 lb ground beef
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking into small pieces, for 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, and cook for 3 minutes until the onion is translucent and softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until the paste darkens and becomes fragrant.
4. Step 4: Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker, then add 2 medium peeled and diced sweet potatoes, 2 medium peeled and diced carrots, and 1.5 cups chicken broth. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the vegetables are fork-tender and the flavors are deeply integrated.