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Mexican beef and sweet potato stew

 13 ratings

Prep Time:5 mins

Cooking Time:40 mins

Serves:2 Adults

Cost:Low

Mexican beef and sweet potato stew

A Mexican twist on the classic stew. This hearty dish will keep you warm on those winter evenings yet will also spice things up during the summer. Anything leftover will make for a tasty lunch the following day or can be frozen for the weeks ahead.

About this recipe

This recipe was developed by safefood nutritionists.


Ingredients

  • 150g / 5 oz. of lean stewing beef
  • 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons of crushed chilli
  • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed or finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds
  • 2 small onions, peeled and chopped
  • 2 small red peppers, deseeded and chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (260g / 9oz. each)
  • 2 small tins chopped tomatoes (454g / 16oz.)
  • 4 tablespoons of frozen sweetcorn

Method

  1. Heat a non-stick saucepan and when hot, brown the meat before removing and putting on a plate.
  2. Next add the oil to the same pan, scraping up any meat juices to stop from sticking.
  3. Add the chilli, garlic and cumin, and heat through for about 30 seconds, until the herbs start to sizzle. 
  4. Add the onions and red pepper and cook until they are soft, about 10 minutes.
  5. Return the meat to the pan, along with the carrots and sweet potatoes. Give the pan contents a good stir, before adding the tinned tomatoes. Add the sweetcorn next.
  6. Turn the heat down and allow everything to stew gently for 15 to 20 minutes.

What you will need

  • Can opener
  • Chopping board
  • Chopping knife
  • Cutlery
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve with green beans or a green salad to add a pop of colour


"Great for freezing. Allow to cool before freezing in portions - perfect to have during the week"

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