Beef Stew With Sweet Potatoes And Collard Greens

• Servings : 8
• Prep Time : 30 minutes
• Cook Time : 8:0 hour
• Ready In : 8:30 hour

One of the most comforting dishes during the fall and winter is beef stew!  This recipe combines two great Southern favorites in this classic dish- sweet potatoes and collard greens!

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. beef stew meat
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1.5 inch cubes
• 1 lb. collard greens*, shredded or cut
• 12 oz. beer
• 1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
• 3 oz. tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 tsp. dried rosemary
• 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper, plus more for seasoning beef
• 1.5 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for seasoning beef
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 3 tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

Step 1

This recipe was created for a crock pot, but it can be adjusted to cook in an oven. Please see below for instructions. *Collard greens may be substituted for turnip greens or kale.

Step 2

Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium to medium high heat. Add 1/3 of the stew meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes on each side until nicely browned, and the remove to a plate.

Step 3

Repeat process until all of the beef has been browned. Hold all of the beef on a plate.

Step 4

Turn heat down to medium low, and whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute, and then add beer, whisking constantly to release all of the brown bits on the bottom of the pan.

Step 5

Whisk in tomato paste and cook for another minute, whisking constantly to ensure mixture is smooth.

Step 6

Stir in beef broth, worcestershire sauce, pumpkin pie spice, garlic powder, oregano, rosemary, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Add collard greens to the pot, and stir until combined and greens are slightly wilted, 5 minutes.

Step 8

Combine collard green mixture, beef with accumulated juices, sweet potatoes, and onions together in the bowl of a slow cooker. Submerge bay leaves once the rest is combined.

Step 9

Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Source: greers.com