Wheat 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 — warm with turmeric and ginger, rich from slow-simmered beef chuck, and rounded out by sweet potato and tender cabbage. Every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no need to swap anything out or scrutinize labels for hidden flour or thickeners. The bone broth builds a silky, nourishing base on its own, and a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens the whole bowl without any grain-based additions. Searing the beef in coconut oil before the long simmer is the move that takes this from simple to seriously good — that deep brown crust adds layers of flavor that carry through every bite. The cabbage goes in toward the end so it stays tender without turning to mush, and the sweet potato practically melts into the broth, giving the stew a gentle body and sweetness. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a complete, comforting meal that feels both nourishing and completely satisfying.

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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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