Lactose Free Beef and Onion Stew with Pomegranate Braise
This is the kind of stew that fills the whole kitchen with an aroma so good it's hard to wait until it's done. Deeply caramelized onions, fork-tender braised beef, and a broth built on pomegranate juice and bone broth create something rich, tangy, and just a little sweet — a flavor combination that feels both ancient and completely fresh. Coconut oil handles all the searing and sautéing, while coconut aminos and a touch of maple syrup round out the depth without a drop of dairy anywhere in the pot. Warm spices like turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger weave through the braise, giving the sauce a subtle complexity that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. The arrowroot slurry at the end pulls the braising liquid into a glossy, spoonable sauce that clings to every piece of beef — no cream, no butter, no compromise on texture. It's a genuinely satisfying cold-weather bowl that anyone avoiding dairy can serve with total confidence, whether you're cooking for yourself or a crowd.
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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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