Description
Beef and Sweet Potatoes is a heartwarming dish that combines savory beef chuck roast with the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes. This one-pot meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, filling your home with a delightful aroma. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s sure to be a hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast until browned on all sides (4-5 minutes each side).
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until onions are translucent.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes and pour in the beef broth; mix well.
- Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender enough to shred easily.
- Let rest briefly before serving in bowls with some broth ladled over.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg