Canadian Beef & Sweet Potato Winter Stew

Step 1

Sprinkle beef with half each of the salt and pepper.

Step 2 

In a large, deep saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown beef all over and place on a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook, stirring for 3 minutes. Add ginger, garlic and lemongrass, stirring to coat well. Add broth, remaining salt and pepper and return beef and any juices to the saucepan; bring to a boil.

Step 3

Reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cover and cook for 30 minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes; cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until beef is tender.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk milk and flour until smooth. Stir into stew along with kale and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until thickened and kale is wilted. Remove from heat and ladle into serving bowls. 

Step 5

In another small bowl, stir together yogurt and cilantro. Dollop on top of stew in each bowl to serve.