Best 11 Sweet Potato And Molasses Beef Stew Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful journey with our Sweet Potato and Molasses Beef Stew. This delectable dish combines the sweetness of molasses, the earthy flavor of sweet potatoes, and the rich, savory taste of tender beef. Slow-cooked to perfection, this stew is a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul on a chilly day.

Accompanying this main course, you'll find a medley of equally enticing recipes. Treat yourself to our creamy and comforting Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a perfect complement to the savory stew. For a refreshing contrast, try our tangy and zesty Citrus Salad, bursting with the vibrant flavors of citrus fruits. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, we have a delightful Molasses Cake, featuring the rich and robust flavor of molasses, sure to leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW WITH SWEET POTATOES



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Try this delicious crockpot beef stew with sweet potatoes and green beans, flavored with a touch of cinnamon, that's perfect for fall and winter.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 8h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds lean stewing beef
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion (or 2 medium, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium sweet potatoes (or 1 if very large)
1/2 cup beef stock (homemade, canned, or from bouillon or base)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 to 1 cup peas (frozen, or green beans, thawed)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Optional: 1 tablespoon flour (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
Garnish: fresh chopped parsley or cilantro

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Cut the stewing beef into bite-size pieces.
  • In a bowl or a paper bag or food storage bag, toss the stew beef with the flour and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper .
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated beef cubes and sliced onion to the pan and cook, stirring, until the beef is well browned.
  • 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.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, as needed.
  • Add peas or green beans during the last 15 to 20 minutes.
  • If you would like to thicken the stew, combine the flour and water and stir to make a smooth paste. Add to the stew and turn to HIGH. Cook for about 10 minutes longer, or until thickened.
  • Serve this beef stew with biscuits or crusty bread .
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 153 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 58 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 2664 mg, Fat 29 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 17 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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

SWEET BEEF STEW



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"This is not your usual beef stew, which is why I get so many requests for the recipe," relates Anne Graham of Los Osos, California. "It's so easy to fix in the pressure cooker, which is one of the most underrated time-savers of all!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup apricot nectar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Hot cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

  • In a pressure cooker, brown beef, onions and garlic in oil over medium heat. Stir in salt, ginger, pepper and nutmeg. Combine the apricot nectar, soy sauce, molasses and brown sugar; pour over meat. Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe., Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 20 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion; adjust heat if needed.) Remove from the heat; allow pressure to drop on it's own., Remove meat with a slotted spoon. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually add to pan drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in meat and serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts :

MOLASSES WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES



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This sweet potato recipe is courtesy of Design Cuisine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sweet potatoes (about 6 pounds)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place potatoes on a baking sheet and transfer to oven. Roast until easily pierced with a fork, about an hour. Let potatoes cool slightly; remove skin and discard.
  • Transfer potatoes to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until smooth. Add butter, salt, orange juice, sugar, molasses, and maple syrup; beat until butter is melted and mixture is well combined. Serve immediately or store, covered and refrigerated, up to 1 day. To reheat, transfer potato mixture to an ovenproof dish, cover, and place in a 350-degree oven until heated through.

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast, brisket, and short ribs are all good choices for stew.
  • Brown the beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. This will help to develop flavor and color.
  • Add vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions to the pot along with the beef. This will add flavor and nutrition to the stew.
  • Use a flavorful liquid for the stew, such as beef broth, red wine, or Guinness beer.
  • Season the stew with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
  • Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato and molasses beef stew is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a beef stew that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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