Honey Free 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 makes the whole kitchen smell incredible from the moment the beef hits the pan. Chunks of seared chuck become fall-apart tender alongside sweet potato, carrots, and cabbage, all simmered low and slow in bone broth with ginger, turmeric, and fresh thyme. The result is rich and warming without relying on any sweeteners — every drop of flavor here comes from proper browning technique and bold aromatics. That matters more than you might think, because a surprising number of stew recipes and store-bought broths sneak in honey or sweetened sauces to round out the flavor. Here, a splash of apple cider vinegar does that job beautifully, adding just enough brightness to balance the earthy depth of the broth. The cabbage goes in toward the end so it stays tender without turning to mush, soaking up all that golden, spiced liquid. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a bowl that's completely satisfying on its own terms.

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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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