Lupin Free Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time2 hr 10 min

4.7

(17)

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 and Ceylon cinnamon give the broth a gently aromatic backbone that feels both comforting and a little unexpected, while a splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything up without overpowering the richness. The beef chuck gets a proper sear first, building that deep, caramelized crust that makes the final broth so much more complex and flavorful. Sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips go in later so they stay tender without turning to mush, soaking up all that bone broth goodness as they cook. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is naturally straightforward — every ingredient is a whole food you can easily verify, with no flour-based thickeners or processed additives hiding in the mix. It's a genuinely hearty, crowd-pleasing bowl that happens to check every box without any compromise on flavor or texture.

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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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