Eggless Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time2 hr 10 min

4.7

(17)

This hearty, deeply savory stew is the kind of cold-weather comfort food that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while it simmers. Beef chuck is seared until a proper dark crust forms, then slow-cooked in bone broth with sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips until everything is fall-apart tender and the broth turns rich and silky. What makes this one stand out is the spice profile — turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and garlic layer in warmth and complexity without any heat, creating a broth that tastes like it's been going all day. Stews like this are naturally a great fit for egg-free cooking since the richness comes entirely from the beef, the vegetables, and that long, patient simmer rather than any binding or enriching agents. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything at just the right moment, and the fresh thyme and rosemary do quiet, fragrant work throughout. Scatter some flat-leaf parsley over the top before serving and you've got a bowl that looks as good as it tastes.

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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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