Gluten Free Beef and Onion Stew with Pomegranate Braise
Few things hit as deeply as a slow-braised stew on a cold evening, and this one earns its place at the table with layers of flavor that feel almost impossibly rich. Caramelized onions, pomegranate juice, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric give the broth a sweet-savory depth that's genuinely unlike anything from a can or a packet mix. The beef braises low and slow until the collagen fully breaks down, leaving you with fork-tender chunks that practically melt into the glossy, thickened sauce. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten — coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, arrowroot starch handles the thickening, and bone broth keeps the base clean and rich without any hidden additives to worry about. That arrowroot slurry at the end is a small but important step: it pulls the braising liquid together into a sauce that clings beautifully to every piece of beef. Serve it in deep bowls with a handful of fresh parsley scattered over the top, and it looks as impressive as it tastes.
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4 servings
- 2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 3 large yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season all over with the sea salt.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the coconut oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in two batches to avoid crowding, add the beef in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side, until a deep brown crust forms and the pieces release easily from the pot. Transfer the seared beef to a plate and repeat with the remaining batch.
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