Can I make beef stew with sweet potatoes?

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!

What do I serve with beef stew?

What Goes With Beef Stew?

• French Baguette. Whenever soups or stews are involved, you can’t go wrong with some nice crunchy bread.
• Dinner Rolls. Here’s another starchy side that will sop up that delicious gravy.
• Cheddar Cheese Biscuits.
• Corn Muffins.
• Rice.
• Green Salad.
• Mashed Potatoes.
• Cauliflower Mash.

What flavors go well with sweet potato?

What Goes Well With Sweet Potatoes?

• Herbs & Spices: chili pepper, cilantro, cinnamon, coconut, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, and clove.
• Produce: lime, onions, carrot, salt, thyme, walnuts, oranges, pineapple, apples, and potato.

Is it best to brown beef before slow cooking?

Browning Is Better You should always brown ground beef or any ground meat in a skillet before adding it to your slow cooker to prevent the meat from clumping up or from adding excess grease to your cooked dish.

What can I add to beef stew for flavor?

Try adding soy sauce or Worcestershire for extra savory (or umami) flavor, a touch of honey or brown sugar for sweetness, lemon zest or vinegar for brightness or chili powder or smoked paprika for spice and depth.

How to cook beef and sweet potato stew?

This Slow Cooker Beef & Sweet Potato Stew proves that you don’t need normal potatoes to make one amazing stew! In a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stove, add in the oil and heat. Add in the beef and fry until browned on all sides. Place in the bottom of your slow cooker.

How to cook sweet potatoes in a crock pot?

Peel the sweet potato and cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 2 1/2 to 3 cups of cubes. Place the sweet potato cubes in the crock pot; add beef and onions. Mix beef broth with cinnamon and pour over beef mixture. Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours, or until the beef is tender.

How to cook beef stew meat in a slow cooker?

Place in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add in the onion, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, celery and bay leaves. In a large bowl or 8 cup capacity measuring glass, whisk together the remaining ingredients until combined. Pour over the vegetables and beef, then stir to combine. Cook on low heat for 8-9 hours, or on high for 5-6.

How long to cook potatoes in a crock pot?

Combine flour, cumin, cinnamon, salt and red pepper in 3-1/2 to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker. Add beef, sweet potatoes and raisins; toss to coat evenly. Pour tomatoes on top. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 6 hours or on LOW 8 to 9 hours or until beef and potatoes are fork-tender.