Hearty Beef & Sweet Potato Stew Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1/3 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 pound baby portobello mushrooms, halved
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 medium parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 medium turnip, cut into 3/4-inch cubes