Slow Cooker Cajun-Spiced Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

A hearty slow-cooked beef stew infused with smoky Cajun spices and sweet potatoes for a comforting Louisiana-inspired meal. This Southern American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, onion, diced 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 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 oz diced tomatoes, canned
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed beef chuck seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, browning the meat on all sides for 5-7 minutes until deep golden; transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, sauté 1 medium diced onion, 1 diced bell pepper, 2 diced celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant, then transfer to slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 4 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 2 bay leaves to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender and sweet potatoes are soft.
5. Step 5: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.