Sweet Potato Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A hearty stew featuring tender beef and nutrient-dense sweet potatoes, designed for the reintroduction phase to identify food tolerances while supporting wellness. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs beef chuck, sweet potato, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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

• 12 oz, cut into 1/2-inch cubes beef chuck
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed (1/2 inch) sweet potato
• 4 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 stalks, sliced celery
• 1/2 cup, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then sear for 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add diced onion to pot and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Return beef to pot, add cubed sweet potatoes, sliced carrots, sliced celery, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 1 hour until beef is tender.
4. Step 4: Uncover and cook for 15 more minutes to thicken. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.