Slow-Cooked Tanzanian Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

A hearty slow-cooked beef stew infused with warm spices and sweet potatoes, inspired by traditional Tanzanian flavors. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 155 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, vegetable oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated ginger root
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced onion to the pot and sauté with the beef for 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1 cinnamon stick. Cook for 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
4. Step 4: Mix in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for another minute, then pour in 4 cups beef broth, stirring to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
6. Step 6: Add 2 peeled and cubed medium sweet potatoes and 2 sliced medium carrots to the pot. Season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
7. Step 7: Cover and continue to simmer for 30-40 minutes until the vegetables are soft and stew has thickened.
8. Step 8: Remove the cinnamon stick, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and serve hot with rice or flatbread.