Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, and dried fruits flavor this hearty beef stew. Make it in your slow cooker the next time you need a delicious dinner waiting at home for you.
Ingredients
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1 1/4 pounds lean beef stew meat*
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1/2 inch thick (3 cups)
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1 medium onion, cut into wedges (1/2 cup)
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1 14-oz. can lower sodium beef broth
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
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1/2 cup dried apricots or pitted dried plums (prunes), quartered
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2 tablespoons chopped unsalted peanuts
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Sliced green onion (optional)
Directions
1.
In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine meat, sweet potatoes, and onion. Stir broth, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and garlic into mixture in cooker.
2.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
3.
Stir in undrained tomatoes and dried apricots. Sprinkle individual servings with peanuts and, if desired, green onion.
Nutrition information
Calories 340, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 356 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Total Sugar 16 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 35 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 19%, Calcium 7%, Iron 26%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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