Best 6 Skinny Beef And Sweet Potato Stew Recipes

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**Savor the Goodness: Skinny Beef and Sweet Potato Stew - A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing recipe for Skinny Beef and Sweet Potato Stew, a symphony of flavors that harmonizes perfectly. Savor the tender beef, succulent sweet potatoes, and a chorus of vibrant vegetables, all simmered in a delectable broth infused with aromatic herbs and spices. This stew not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body with a wealth of essential nutrients. Our detailed recipe guide will take you through each step, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying experience. Additionally, discover variations such as the vegetarian stew option and the slow cooker method, catering to diverse dietary preferences and cooking styles. Let your kitchen become a symphony of flavors as you create this hearty and wholesome dish, perfect for a cozy meal or a special gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

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 :

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

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

TSIMMES (BEEF, CARROT AND SWEET POTATO STEW)



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Tsimmes is a medieval German Jewish holiday beef stew that spread with the Jews to Eastern Europe. It was originally made with carrots and turnips, then when potatoes came to the Old World, they were added. When the dish came to the New World, sweet potatoes often replaces the white potatoes. Now I've tweaked it to my taste: I substitute the yellow yams or sweet potatoes with the white Japanese sweet potatoes that I love. I use flanken, a cut of short ribs found at kosher butchers, but any cut of short ribs will do, as will beef stew meat. I keep the bones in for flavor - and add a bay leaf for the same reason - and, rather than skimming the fat as it cooks, I simply put the stew pot in the refrigerator overnight so I can easily remove the hardened fat the next day. (A generation or two before me, cooks would have saved that fat for cooking and baking.) Instead of adding a little matzo meal to thicken the broth, I find no need for that, especially if I reduce the sauce a little before serving. I add pitted prunes, which are sweet enough to eliminate the need for brown sugar or honey and, at the end, I add parsley for color.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dinner, meat, soups and stews, vegetables, main course

Time 11h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 bone-in flanken, also known as flanken-style ribs, or English-cut short ribs (about 3 pounds)
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 fresh (or dried) bay leaf
3 pounds sweet potatoes, preferably Japanese white sweet potatoes (3 to 4 large sweet potatoes), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 medium white or yellow onions, halved and sliced
5 to 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch segments
8 ounces prunes, pitted and left whole
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • A day before serving, heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Season the meat with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper.
  • Put the meat and the bay leaf in a Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot, and add enough water to cover (about 8 cups). Bake, covered, for about an hour, then remove from heat, let cool and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, the fat will have congealed on top; using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the layer of fat.
  • Add the sweet potatoes, onions, carrots and prunes to the meat, and stir to combine. Bake, covered, for another hour, then remove the lid and cook until the potatoes are cooked, the meat is tender and the water is reduced, another 30 minutes to 1 hour. Season to taste. If there is more broth than you'd like, ladle some out and save for another use. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose lean beef: Opt for cuts like flank steak, sirloin, or tenderloin, which are lower in fat and calories.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for sweet potatoes, but you can also add other vegetables like carrots, celery, or zucchini.
  • Make it in a slow cooker: If you're short on time, you can make this stew in a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
  • Serve with a side of whole grains: Brown rice, quinoa, or whole-wheat bread are all great options to round out this meal.

Conclusion:

This skinny beef and sweet potato stew is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with lean protein, vegetables, and fiber, and it's low in fat and calories. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this stew a try!

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