Low Sugar Beef and Cabbage Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(27)

This hearty, deeply savory stew is the kind of one-pot meal that fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma and genuinely satisfies from the first spoonful. Tender chunks of beef chuck, sweet potato, carrots, and cabbage all simmer together in a rich bone broth base layered with ginger, turmeric, and fresh thyme — no sweeteners needed to make it taste incredible. The natural sweetness from the carrots and sweet potato does all the heavy lifting, which means every drop of flavor here comes from real, whole ingredients rather than anything added. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the right moment brightens the whole pot and keeps the broth from tasting flat or one-dimensional. Searing the beef in batches before the long, low simmer is the move that builds that deep, caramelized crust and makes the final dish taste like it took far more effort than it did. By the time the cabbage goes in and softens into the broth, the beef is practically falling apart — exactly where you want it. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a bowl that's nourishing, completely free of added sugar, and genuinely hard to stop eating.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1.5 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch rounds
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups bone broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ small head green cabbage, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp fine sea salt.
2
Heat the coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer, working in two batches if needed to avoid crowding, and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Transfer the seared beef to a plate and set aside.

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