Almond Free Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time2 hr 10 min

4.7

(17)

This hearty, warming stew is the kind of one-pot meal that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible — deeply savory beef, earthy sweet potatoes, and a broth perfumed with turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger. The beef chuck is seared in batches until a proper crust forms, which builds serious depth before the long, slow simmer even begins. Bone broth and a splash of apple cider vinegar create a rich, slightly tangy base that carries all those warm spices beautifully. Sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips go in during the final stretch, soaking up the broth while staying tender without turning to mush. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution anxiety — just clean, wholesome cooking from start to finish. Fresh parsley scattered on top at the end adds a bright pop of color and flavor that pulls the whole bowl together. It's the kind of stew you'll want to make on a Sunday and eat all week.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
1 ½ tsp fine sea salt, divided
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ceylon cinnamon
4 cups bone broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the beef cubes thoroughly dry with paper towels and season with 1 tsp of the salt.
2
Heat the coconut oil in a large 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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