Spiced Kenyan-Inspired Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

Tender beef chunks simmered with fragrant spices and hearty sweet potatoes in a rich tomato broth. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for 6-7 minutes, working in batches to avoid crowding. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 cloves minced garlic. Sauté over medium heat for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Cook spices with onions and garlic for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juices and 2 cups beef broth. Return browned beef to the pot along with 2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bring stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour until beef is tender and sweet potatoes are cooked through.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving to add a fresh herbal note.