Gut Friendly Beef and Onion Stew with Pomegranate Braise
Rich, slow-braised beef in a pomegranate and bone broth sauce is the kind of deeply satisfying meal that feels indulgent without working against you. The ingredient list is thoughtfully built around whole, recognizable foods — coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and arrowroot starch instead of the usual gut-irritating thickeners or soy-heavy sauces. Bone broth forms the backbone of the braise, lending a natural gelatin richness that supports digestion while giving the stew its silky, full-bodied texture. The long, low braise breaks the beef chuck down until it's genuinely fork-tender, meaning the collagen fully converts and the meat practically melts — no tough, chewy bites to contend with. Caramelized onions, warming spices like turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger, and a hit of tart pomegranate juice layer in complexity that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. This is the kind of stew that makes your kitchen smell incredible for hours and rewards patience with every spoonful.
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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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