Caffeine Free Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time2 hr 10 min

4.7

(17)

Caffeine Free Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

This is the kind of stew that makes the whole house smell incredible — warm spices, slow-simmered beef, and sweet, earthy root vegetables all coming together in one deeply satisfying pot. Turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger give the broth a gentle, aromatic depth that feels nourishing without being heavy, while the apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to keep things balanced. The technique matters here: searing the beef in batches builds a serious crust and layers of flavor that a quick weeknight shortcut simply can't replicate. After a long, low simmer, the chuck becomes fall-apart tender, and the sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips soak up every bit of that fragrant broth. For anyone avoiding caffeine, this recipe is naturally a great fit — every ingredient on the list is completely free of coffee, tea, chocolate, or any hidden stimulant, so you can enjoy a cozy, deeply flavored bowl without a second thought. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and you've got a meal that looks and tastes like it took serious effort, even though the stove does most of the work.

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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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