This cubed chuck roast stew is braised until falling apart and is cooked with sweet potatoes, ground cumin, tomatoes and beef broth... slurp!
Cumin Beef with Sweet Potatoes is an easy & delicious one pot crockpot stew recipe but can also be made stovetop by simmering covered ~ 2 hours.
What’s the difference between cooking in a crockpot or on the stovetop or oven? Crock Pots take longer but have less initial work, don’t reduce the liquid or concentrate the flavors as well as the stovetop or oven method, and generally don’t sear or brown (I would just skip this step in a crockpot for convenience). Below are directions for both methods.
When I make it on the stovetop, I sear the beef first and also cook the onions ~ 5 minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients. I like to roast the sweet potatoes separately from the beef to add more texture to the dish, but that is just a technique suggestion 'cause it takes more time.
Insta Pot users: Sear the meats first and set aside. Toss all ingredients into the pot and set for 45 minutes. Follow cool down instructions. If time is low throw it all without searin' & walk away.
Serving Suggestion
Serve Crockpot Cumin Beef and Sweet Potatoes with an avocado and cucumber salad, Jalapeno poppers, tortilla strips, or with yellow rice. Yum!
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Things In My Kitchen:
- Crockpot - set & forget.
- Instant Pot - fast pressure cooking for braising meats, soups, stews, etc...
- 6 quart Dutch Oven for searing & braising.
- Splatter Guard so grease doesn't go everywhere & clean up is easier.
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Cumin Beef with Sweet Potatoes
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Cubed chuck roast braised until falling apart cooked with sweet potatoes and beef broth... slurp! This is an easy & delicious one pot crockpot recipe but can also be made stovetop by simmering covered ~ 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot / Instapot / Braised
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs cubed skin on sweet potatoes
- 2 ½ lb beef chuck roast, cubed ~ 1 ½"
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ Tbsp ground cumin
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 20 ounces (~2 cups) diced canned tomatoes with juices
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ tsp salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
Crockpot:
- Add all ingredients into crockpot (put potatoes in first). Set on low for 8 hours. Add salt to taste. Happy Eating! Beckie
Stovetop:
- Salt and pepper the meat. Sear the meat first in a stockpot and set aside on a plate.
- In the same stockpot: add onions and cook until translucent (~ 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, and simmer covered ~ 1 ½ - 2 hours (stirring occasionally) or until meat is tender. Add salt to taste. TIPS: Add liquid to cover beef and sweet potatoes by ~ ½ an inch if they are not already covered.
Instantpot:
- Salt and pepper the meat. Sear the meat first and set aside. Toss all ingredients into the pot and set for 45 minutes. Follow cool down instructions. If time is low throw it all without searin' & walk away.
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