Best 9 Skinny Beef And Sweet Potato Stew Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and healthy meal that is packed with flavor, look no further than this skinny beef and sweet potato stew. This hearty dish is made with tender beef, sweet potatoes, and a variety of vegetables, all simmered in a flavorful broth. With its lean protein, complex carbohydrates, and an abundance of vitamins and minerals, this stew is a nutritional powerhouse that will keep you feeling full and satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEARTY BEEF & SWEET POTATO STEW



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I have fond memories of growing up in an Irish-Italian family and learning to cook from my grandparents. Beefy stew reminds me of their precious contributions. -Renee Murphy, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
1/3 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound baby portobello mushrooms, halved
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium turnip, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon., Add remaining oil to pan. Add onions; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth and wine, stirring to remove browned bits from pan. Stir in thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Return beef to pan; bring to a boil. Transfer to oven; bake, covered, 1-1/4 hours., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Add sweet potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, parsnips and turnip to pan. Bake, covered, 45-60 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender. If desired, strain cooking juices; skim fat. Return cooking juices to Dutch oven.

Nutrition Facts :

SKINNY BEEF AND SWEET POTATO STEW



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83% less sat fat • 54% less cholesterol than the original recipe. Small changes can make a big difference! Here, trimming the fat off the beef saves you over 200 calories per serving! But we kept the sweet potatoes, which provide a hearty dose of fiber and vitamin A.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat to make 1 1/4 pounds lean beef stew meat
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1/2 inch thick (3 cups)
1 medium onion, cut into wedges (1/2 cup)
1 3/4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup dried apricots or pitted dried plums (prunes), quartered
2 tablespoons chopped unsalted peanuts
Sliced green onion (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut meat into 1-inch pieces. In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine meat, sweet potatoes, and onion. Stir broth, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic into mixture in cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Stir in undrained tomatoes and dried apricots. Sprinkle individual servings with peanuts and, if desired, green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 2 cups, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET POTATO BEEF STEW



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The coziest beef stew with the most tender chunks of beef and sweet potato that just melt in your mouth! And it's FREEZER-FRIENDLY!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds top sirloin steak, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 medium sweet onion, diced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
2 celery ribs, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
4 cups beef stock
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 large sweet potato (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut in 1/2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season steak with salt and pepper, to taste. Working in batches, add steak to the stockpot and cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 6-8 minutes; set aside. Add onion, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 3-4 minutes. Whisk in flour and tomato paste until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the stockpot. Stir in beef stock, thyme, bay leaves and steak. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until beef is very tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes; simmer until potatoes are just tender and stew has thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir in parsley; season with salt and pepper, to taste.* Serve immediately.

FEEL GOOD SWEET POTATO STEW



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup oil (I'm using olive)
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 onion, cut into large dice (I'm using yellow)
4 sweet potatoes, cut into large dice
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
One 28-ounce can tomato product, such as sauce, diced, crushed, etc. (I'm using crushed)
One 15-ounce can beans, rinsed (I'm using black)
1 can unsweetened milk (I'm using coconut milk)
1 cup liquid (I'm using vegetable stock)
1 cup nuts (I'm using walnuts)
Salt
1 lime, cut into wedges
Fresh cilantro, if you have it, for serving
Couple shakes favorite hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the garlic and onions and cook until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, turmeric, coriander and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, beans, coconut milk, vegetable stock and nuts and bring to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender and the liquid thickens, 20 to 30 minutes. Taste and season with salt if needed.
  • Serve the stew in bowls with lime wedges for squeezing. Garnish with cilantro and hot sauce if using.

FAMILY MEALS: EASY BEEF STEW WITH SWEET POTATO TOPPING



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Perfect for the whole family, this freezable pie makes a great meal for toddlers and teens alike and has plenty of hidden veg

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 2h45m

Yield Serves a family of 4 - 6 or makes 6-8 toddler meals

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely diced (about 130g)
1-2 sticks celery, finely diced (about 130g)
2 fat cloves garlic, crushed
400-500g braising steak
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 low-salt beef stock cube
2 tbsp tomato purée
1 x 25g pack parsley, stalks and leaves finely chopped separately
1kg sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
knob of butter
handful grated cheddar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based pan. Add the onions and cook for 2 mins, then add the carrot and celery and cook until softened. Add a little water if the mixture sticks.
  • Add the braising steak and cook until browned, then stir in the garlic and cinnamon and cook for a further 1 - 2 mins until the aromas are released.
  • Add the stock cube to 500ml boiling water and stir into the meat, along with the tomato purée and parsley stalks. Bring to the boil and simmer covered for 1 hour, then take off the lid and simmer for another hour or until the meat is very tender. Stir in the chopped parsley leaves.
  • Transfer the stew into a medium-sized ceramic dish (that would be big enough for four adults), or into 6 - 8 large ramekins for make-ahead toddler portions.
  • Meanwhile, steam or boil the sweet potatoes until tender. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6. Drain the potatoes well and mash with the butter. Spoon on top of the meat, sprinkle with the cheese and cook on the top shelf for around 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Alternatively, cover and freeze the pie or mini pies for another time. Defrost thoroughly before cooking - you can do this by leaving it in the fridge overnight if you like. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6 and cook for around 30 - 35 mins or until golden, bubbling and hot throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 14.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5.7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 10.9 grams fiber, Protein 31.2 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

MINCED BEEF & SWEET POTATO STEW



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Thrifty lean mince makes a great base for a hearty family casserole - serve this one-pot with seasonal greens

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 large onion , chopped
1 large carrot , chopped
1 celery stick, sliced
500g lean minced beef
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp mushroom ketchup
400g can chopped tomato
450g sweet potato , peeled and cut into large chunks
few thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
handful parsley , chopped
Savoy cabbage , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion, carrot and celery, and sweat for 10 mins until soft. Add the beef and cook until it is browned all over.
  • Add the tomato purée and cook for a few mins, then add the mushroom ketchup, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, herbs and a can full of water. Season well and bring to the boil.
  • Simmer on a low heat for 40-45 mins until the sweet potatoes are tender, stirring a few times throughout cooking to make sure they are cooking evenly.
  • Once cooked, remove the bay leaf, stir through the chopped parsley and serve with cabbage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

STOVETOP BEEF AND SWEET POTATO STEW



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I love fall, and this yummy stew is the perfect ending to a chilly fall day! It makes great leftovers and freezes well too.

Provided by Sable3569

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb stew meat, chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
3 celery ribs, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 low-sodium beef bouillon cubes
2 cups water
1 cup tomato bisque soup (I use Amy's Creamy Tomato Bisque)
sea salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1 pinch pumpkin pie spice
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • - Heat 2 T olive oil on medium high heat in a large heavy stew pot or dutch oven. Add the stew meat in a single layer and brown on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside (along with any juices).
  • - Heat remaining Tbsp of olive oil on medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • - Add sweet potato, water, bouillon, stew meat, and tomato bisque. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • - Cover and simmer on low heat until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes depending on size of potato.
  • - Remove from heat and season with season with sea salt, pepper, and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice. I also like to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick.
  • - Enjoy!

JACQUIE'S SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW WITH SWEET POTATOES



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The mild sweetness of the sweet potato really complements the beef well and adds far more nutrients to this beef stew than regular potatoes.

Provided by Jacquie Garel

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 5h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 stalks celery, chopped
4 each sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 each carrots, peeled and sliced
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat, or to taste
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste
1 onion, chopped
2 cups beef broth
½ cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced
2 each bay leaves, or more to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary, or more to taste
½ (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Place celery, sweet potatoes, and carrots in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Combine stew meat and flour in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag; toss to coat.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef to hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until beef is evenly browned on all sides and onion has softened, 3 to 7 minutes more. Transfer beef and onion to the slow cooker.
  • Combine broth, wine, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; pour into the hot skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Pour the skillet contents over meat in the slow cooker. Add garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, and onion soup mix.
  • Cover and cook on High until meat and vegetables are tender, about 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 432.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

OVEN BEEF STEW WITH SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Oven Beef Stew With Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Stew

Time 2h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into bite-sized cubes (trimmed of visible fat)
3 carrots, sliced (or 3 cups baby carrots)
2 onions, quartered & seperated
3 medium sweet potatoes or 3 large sweet potatoes, cut into stew-sized wedges
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon oregano flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (add more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth (add more if necessary)
11 ounces condensed tomato bisque soup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • In a oven proof Dutch oven or large casserole pan (with lid), combine all the ingredients EXCEPT the broth and soup,MIXING WELL.
  • In a seperate bowl, blend the broth with the soup and pour over meat mixture.
  • Cover and bake 2 to 3 hours.
  • Check after 2 hours to see if the meat is tender and cooked throughout.
  • If to much liquid has evaporated, add a cup or two more of beef broth, stir the mixture and bake and additional 15 minutes.
  • NOTE: When making this stew I used V-8 instead of tomato bisque. Also mixed 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/4 cup water to thicken broth for gravy.

Tips:

  • Prep Ahead: Cut and store the vegetables and meat the day before to save time during cooking.
  • Choose Lean Beef: Opt for leaner cuts of beef, such as sirloin or flank steak, to reduce the fat content.
  • Use a Dutch Oven: A Dutch oven is the ideal pot for stews as it distributes heat evenly and retains moisture.
  • Brown the Beef: Browning the beef before adding it to the stew enhances its flavor and creates a richer broth.
  • Add Vegetables Gradually: Add the vegetables in stages, starting with those that take longer to cook, such as carrots and potatoes.
  • Simmer, Don't Boil: Maintain a gentle simmer throughout the cooking process to prevent the stew from scorching.
  • Season to Taste: Adjust the seasonings, such as salt, pepper, and herbs, to your preference.
  • Serve with Whole Grains: Pair the stew with whole-grain bread, brown rice, or quinoa for a balanced meal.

Conclusion:

The Skinny Beef and Sweet Potato Stew is a delectable and nutritious dish that combines lean protein, healthy vegetables, and flavorful spices. It's a perfect meal for those seeking a low-calorie, yet satisfying stew. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and wholesome stew that's sure to become a family favorite. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to savor this delightful stew!

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