Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Sweet Potatoes and Herbs
Tender slow-simmered beef chuck roast cooked with sweet potatoes, carrots, and savory herbs. A high-protein batch-prep meal designed for steady afternoon energy without added sugar.
Prep
15 min
Cook
420 min
Total
435 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Mendy + Lila
Mendy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
420 min
Total
435 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Look for: hot and shimmering
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Add beef chuck roast pieces to the…
Add beef chuck roast pieces to the pan in a single layer and sear without moving until a deep brown crust forms, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer seared beef directly into the slow cooker basin.
Look for: a deep brown crust forms
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Turn skillet heat down to medium
Turn skillet heat down to medium, add yellow onion, celery stalk, garlic clove, and tomato paste, and stir constantly for 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and tomato paste turns dark red.
Look for: garlic is fragrant and tomato paste turns dark red
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Pour beef bone broth into the skillet
Pour beef bone broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, then pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
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Add sweet potato
Add sweet potato, carrot, dried rosemary, and dried thyme to the slow cooker, stirring gently to combine all ingredients into the liquid.
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Cover with lid and cook on LOW…
Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until the beef yields effortlessly when pierced with a fork.
Look for: the beef yields effortlessly when pierced with a fork
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Uncover carefully and stir gentle to allow…
Uncover carefully and stir gentle to allow the stew to cool for 10 minutes before serving, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Divide into 4 equal meal-prep containers for…
Divide into 4 equal meal-prep containers for lunch or dinner. Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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