Nightshade Free Beef and Cabbage Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(27)

This hearty, deeply satisfying stew proves you don't need tomatoes, peppers, or potatoes to build a bowl full of bold, comforting flavor. Chunks of beef chuck are seared until a serious crust forms, then slow-simmered with sweet potato, carrots, and cabbage in a rich bone broth until everything is fall-apart tender and the broth turns silky and golden. Fresh ginger, turmeric, and garlic do the heavy lifting in the flavor department, giving the whole pot a warmth that feels almost like a hug. Avoiding nightshades can make classic stews feel off-limits — so many rely on tomato paste or canned tomatoes as the base — but the apple cider vinegar here adds just enough brightness to replace that familiar tang without a single nightshade in sight. Coconut oil keeps the whole recipe clean and the sear on the beef genuinely beautiful. A handful of fresh parsley stirred in at the end lifts everything and adds a pop of color. This is the kind of one-pot meal you'll want to make on a Sunday and eat all 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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