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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Beef Stew

4.17 from 159 votes
This slow cooker sweet potato beef stew is made with sweet potatoes and chuck roast. It's an easy, comfort food that's healthy too! Throw everything in the crock pot so the veggies soften and the meat falls apart.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 hours
Total Time10 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Molly

INGREDIENTS

  • 2.5 pounds chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces Bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 1/4 cups beef broth or bone broth
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire or coconut aminos
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped thyme (2 teaspoons dried)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary (2 teaspoons dried)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Season the cuck roast with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over high heat. Sear on both sides for 2-3 minutes, until it forms a golden brown crust. Transfer to the slow cooker.
    2.5 pounds chuck roast, 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil, Salt and pepper to taste
  • Add the mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery and sweet potatoes. Pour the broth and Worcestershire sauce on top then add the herbs.
    8 ounces Bella mushrooms, 1 medium yellow onion, 4 medium carrots, 3 celery stalks, 2 medium sweet potatoes, 1 1/4 cups beef broth or bone broth, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire, 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped thyme, 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
  • Slow cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the beef easily falls apart with a fork. Shred the beef with two forks and stir everything together.
  • Serve immediately. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 463mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 17583IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 5mg
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