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

Sunve Shikder
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter night.


basit hashmi
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I love this recipe. It's so versatile. I've used different types of beef, vegetables, and even different liquids.


Lal bahadur Subedi
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Creazymalik 5
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I've tried this recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's a great way to use up leftover beef.


Ilyas Jani
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This is one of my favorite stew recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Md Anam
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I made this stew last night and it was delicious! The beef was so tender and the sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked.


HD XJisan Islam
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This recipe looks delicious and healthy. I can't wait to try it!


Gva nic
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I'm always looking for new stew recipes, and this one looks like a keeper.


Allah
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This looks like a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Parash Malla
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe looks so good I might have to give it a try.


Malik Shakeel Ahmad
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This looks delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be trying it soon.


Nelly Gathoni
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I made this last night and it was a hit with my family! My kids loved the sweet potatoes.


Zack Rauch
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This looks like a great recipe. I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients, but I'll definitely try it soon.


Dilbar Shedahi
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Trying this tonight! I'm sure it will be great.


TONMOY_ GEMING
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Looks delicious!


Noel Molla
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Just made this tonight and it was awesome! I used ground turkey instead of beef and added a chopped bell pepper. Thanks for sharing!