Creamy Mexican Style Spiced Stew and Ciabatta
with Corn, Butter Beans and Sweet Potato
- Wheat
- Barley
- Cereals containing gluten
- Milk
- Cereals containing gluten
- Rye
- May contain traces of allergens
This Creamy Mexican Style Spiced Stew and Ciabatta will be on your table in less than 25 minutes. Mexican style spice mix gives this dish a tasty boost, made with chillies, cumin seeds, paprika and thyme.
Ingredients
1 unit(s)
Sweet Potato
1 unit(s)
Onion
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 unit(s)
Ciabatta
(Contains: Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten, Cereals containing gluten, Rye, May contain traces of allergens)
160 grams
Sweetcorn
1 carton(s)
Butter Beans
1 sachet(s)
Mexican Style Spice Mix
1 carton(s)
Tomato Passata
75 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
15 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
40 grams
Baby Spinach
15 grams
Honey
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar for the Onions
1 tbsp
Olive Oil for the Garlic Bread
150 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9.
b) Chop the sweet potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel)
c) Put the sweet potato chunks onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
d) When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden, 18-20 mins. Turn halfway through.
a) Meanwhile, halve, peel, and thinly slice the onion.
b) Heat a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (if you have any) in a medium saucepan on medium heat.
c) Once hot, add the onion, season with salt and pepper and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, 8-10 mins.
d) Add the sugar (see pantry for amount) and cook until caramelised, 1-2 mins more.
a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) Halve the ciabatta and lay onto a baking tray, cut-side up. Spread over half the garlic and drizzle over the olive oil for the garlic bread (see pantry for amount). Set aside.
c) Drain and rinse the sweetcorn and butter beans in a sieve.
a) Add the Mexican style spice mix and remaining garlic to the onion and fry for 1 min more.
b) Stir through the passata, creme fraiche, veg stock paste, butter beans, sweetcorn and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount).
c) Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer the sauce until thickened slightly, 5-6 mins. Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.
a) Bake the garlic ciabatta on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 4-5 mins.
b) Meanwhile, stir the roasted sweet potato and honey into the stew. TIP: If your honey has hardened, pop it in a bowl of hot water for 1 min.
c) Taste the stew and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.
a) Share the creamy Mexican spiced stew between your bowls.
b) Serve your garlic ciabatta alongside.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: A warming, well-spiced stew with a satisfying sweet-and-creamy balance that many find comforting and moreish. Some find it a touch too sweet, so consider reducing the sugar or honey to suit your taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to put together, with minimal washing up and a simple method that works well on busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Add chorizo for extra depth, though be mindful of added saltiness; swapping or reducing the sweetcorn can help balance the sweetness. Cooking the sweet potato in an air fryer is a handy alternative to heating the oven, and rice works well alongside if you want a heartier meal.
- Next-day meals: The stew keeps well and leftovers make a satisfying lunch the following day.
- Portions: Bulking out the stew with an extra sweet potato or additional butter beans is worth considering, and one ciabatta between two can feel a little light.
