Paraben Free Beef and Cabbage Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(27)

This hearty, slow-simmered stew is the kind of deeply satisfying meal that fills the kitchen with the warm, earthy aroma of ginger, turmeric, and slow-cooked beef. Tender chunks of seared chuck melt into a rich bone broth alongside sweet potato, carrots, and soft ribbons of cabbage — every bowl is a full, nourishing meal on its own. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward: whole vegetables, fresh aromatics, and clean pantry staples with no synthetic preservatives or hidden additives to worry about. Coconut oil handles the searing beautifully, and a splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the broth without relying on anything processed. For anyone navigating sensitivities to synthetic compounds commonly found in packaged and shelf-stable foods, cooking from scratch like this is genuinely the safest and most delicious route. The low-and-slow simmer does all the heavy lifting, so the technique is forgiving even if you're not a confident cook. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a bowl that looks and tastes like it took serious effort — even though the stove did most of the work.

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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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