Best 12 Sweet Potato And Molasses Beef Stew Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of sweet potato and molasses beef stew, a dish that offers a delectable blend of sweet, savory, and comforting tastes. This hearty stew combines tender beef, sweet potatoes, and molasses, resulting in a rich and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. With the right recipe, you can easily create a stew that is both satisfying and bursting with flavor, leaving your taste buds delighted and craving for more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF STEW WITH SWEET POTATOES



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Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes, a hearty and comforting dish that will impress even a fussy eater. The perfect family dinner no matter the season, but particularly nice in Fall and Winter, this beef and sweet potato stew is healthy, delicious and nutritious. The beef is beautifully tender, melting in your mouth, and the veggies bring colour and extra goodness.

Provided by Daniela Apostol

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

400 g diced beef ((1 lb))
2 large onions
1 carrot
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 medium potatoes
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1.5 litre beef stock
3 tbsp tomato passata
1 tsp fine sea salt
5 black peppercorns
4 bay leaves
1 tsp dried parsley

Steps:

  • Heat up one tablespoon of oil, add the cubed beef and fry in batches until brown.
  • Remove from the pan, add the remaining oil, and fry the chopped onions.
  • Add the beef back to the pan, pour over the beef stock, bay leaves and peppercorns and cook for at least 1 hour until really tender. Add more stock if necessary.
  • Peel and chop the potatoes, carrot and sweet potatoes and add them to the pan once the beef is cooked, otherwise, if boiled for too long, they will be too mushy.
  • Stir in the tomato passata, dried parsley and season with salt to taste. Cook for a further 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1082 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 58 g, Fat 61 g, SaturatedFat 32 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 2907 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 :

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.

SWEET POTATO STEW



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Beef broth and herbs complement the sweet potatoes' subtle sweetness in this hearty stew that's perfect for fall. - Helen Vail, Glenside, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup V8 juice
1 tablespoon golden raisins
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Crumble beef into broth. Cook, covered, for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until meat is no longer pink and potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

MOROCCAN SWEET POTATO STEW



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A perfect blend of rich sweet potato stew with a kick of curry powder and ginger plus the crunch of peanuts.

Provided by Carrie Sublett

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
3 cups vegetable broth, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup raisins
2 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and add a splash of the broth. Cook in the microwave until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes. Add softened sweet potatoes, remaining broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, lemon juice, ginger, cumin, curry powder, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover pot. Simmer soup until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir raisins and peanut butter into soup and simmer 5 minutes more. Adjust spices if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 745 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

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

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!

SWEET POTATO STEW



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and medium diced (1 heaping cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small onion, small diced
1 small poblano pepper, seeded and small diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated (1 teaspoon)
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Place a saucepot over medium-high heat and add the coconut oil. Add the sweet potatoes with a pinch of salt and cook until they begin to brown and soften, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and then add the onions, poblano, garlic, coriander, chili flakes and ginger. Cook until the onions soften and the mixture is very fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the vegetable stock, coconut milk and chickpeas and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are completely tender and the liquid has reduced slightly and has thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and serve with a squeeze of lime on top.

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.

SWEET POTATO AND MOLASSES BEEF STEW



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Low Cal     Lunch     Simmer

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the meat:
1 lb stew meat (I cut this into smaller 1/2" chunks) Top round steak is good
1/3 c flour
1 t paprika
1/2 t ground thyme
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
For the Stewp:
2-3 c beef broth
1 T molasses
2 bay leaves
For the sweetness:
1.5 c diced sweet potato, peeled & cut into roughly 1/4" cubes (one medium sweet potato)
1 c carrot, peeled & cut into 1/2" pieces (about 2 medium carrots)
3/4 c celery, cut into 1/2" pieces ( about 2 stalks trimmed)

Steps:

  • Place the flour and spices in a large Ziploc bag and mix together. Add the meat and shake to coat thoroughly. Using 1.5 T oil added bit by bit, heat a large skillet. Add a third of the coated meat and brown on all sides. Place the browned meat in a stock pot and then repeat the process with the rest of the meat adding the remaining oil to the pan as needed. You are just searing the meat you are not trying to cook it all the way through... it is okay if parts are still uncooked! Add the beef broth to cover the meat. Stir in the molasses and add the bay leaves. Heat the mixture up to a boil and then turn down to a simmer and cover the pot. Simmer this for 1 hour. After the stew has simmered for 1 hour, add the sweet potato, carrots and celery. Return the stew to a steady simmer, cover, and cook for about 45 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and season the stew to taste with additional salt and pepper. Makes 4 good sized portions at 358 calories a serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of beef: Chuck roast, brisket, and short ribs are all good choices for beef stew.
  • Brown the beef well before stewing: This will help develop flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all classic stew vegetables, but you can also add other vegetables, such as parsnips, turnips, or rutabagas.
  • Use a good quality beef broth: The broth is the base of the stew, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can usehomemade beef broth or a store-bought broth.
  • Season the stew well: Salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme are all classic stew seasonings, but you can also add other spices and herbs to taste.
  • Cook the stew low and slow: Stewing is a slow-cooking process, so be patient and let the stew simmer for at least an hour, or until the beef is tender.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato and molasses beef stew is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is tender and flavorful, the vegetables are soft and sweet, and the molasses adds a rich and complex flavor to the stew. This stew is also very easy to make, and it can be made in a slow cooker, which makes it a great option for busy weeknights.

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