Spicy Beef, Yam and Prune Stew Recipe

Name: Spicy Beef, Yam and Prune Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless beef chuck, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 28-ounce can Italian-style plum tomatoes; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 cups 1-inch pieces peeled yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes); 8 whole pitted prunes; Chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 pound boneless beef chuck, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 28-ounce can Italian-style plum tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups 1-inch pieces peeled yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes)
8 whole pitted prunes
Chopped fresh parsley

1
Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.
2
Heat oil in large (preferably nonstick) saucepan over medium-high heat.
3
Add beef; saute until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
4
Add onion and saute until golden, about 5 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes with their juices, garlic, cloves, bay leaf and cinnamon stick and bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes.
7
Mix yams and prunes into stew.
8
Cover and simmer until beef and yams are tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes longer.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Discard cloves, bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
11
Transfer to bowl.
12
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

380

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound boneless beef chuck, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 28-ounce can Italian-style plum tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beef, Yam and Prune Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Beef, Yam and Prune Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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