Caffeine Free Beef and Cabbage Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(27)

This hearty, soul-warming stew is exactly the kind of meal that makes you want to pull up a chair and stay awhile. Tender chunks of seared beef chuck melt into a golden, aromatic broth alongside sweet potato, carrots, and cabbage for a bowl that feels deeply nourishing from the first spoonful. The slow simmer does all the heavy lifting — by the time the cabbage goes in, the beef is already falling apart and the broth has soaked up every bit of flavor from the ginger, turmeric, garlic, and fresh thyme. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the start brightens the whole pot and keeps the richness of the bone broth from feeling too heavy. Every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out — it's just clean, wholesome cooking built around real food. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley for a little color and freshness, and you've got a complete, satisfying dinner that works any night of the week.

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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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