Citric Acid Free Beef and Cabbage Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(27)

Hearty, warming, and deeply satisfying, this beef and cabbage stew is the kind of one-pot meal that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Tender chunks of seared chuck simmer low and slow with sweet potato, carrots, and cabbage until everything is meltingly soft and full of flavor. The aromatics — ginger, garlic, turmeric, and fresh thyme — build a broth that tastes like it's been going all day, because it has. For anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities, this recipe is a breath of fresh air: every ingredient is straightforward, and the gentle tang comes from a small splash of apple cider vinegar rather than any citric acid-laden additives or processed shortcuts. Bone broth forms the rich, nourishing base, and coconut oil handles the searing beautifully without any hidden additives to worry about. A handful of fresh parsley over the top at the end adds a bright, clean finish that ties everything together. This is the kind of stew you'll want to make on repeat all winter long.

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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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