Peel and dice sweet potatoes, finely chop onion, and mince garlic cloves so everything’s ready to go when you start cooking.

In crockpot, add sweet potatoes, black beans, onions, garlic, broth, and tomatoes to build the base for your Crockpot Sweet Potato & Black Bean Stew Recipe.

Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika over mixture, then add salt and pepper; stir gently to coat every bite evenly.

Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours (or High for 3–4 hours) until sweet potatoes are fork-tender and flavors have melded beautifully.

Uncover and stir stew, tasting for seasoning; adjust salt or spices as needed to achieve that perfect balance of warmth and depth.

Ladle hearty stew into bowls and top with cilantro, avocado slices, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and a squeeze of lime for bright contrast.