Pistachio Free Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
This hearty, warming stew is the kind of meal that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible ā deeply savory beef, earthy root vegetables, and a broth perfumed with turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger. The chuck is seared in batches until a serious crust forms, which builds a rich, complex base before the slow simmer even begins. Bone broth and a splash of apple cider vinegar give the liquid real depth, while sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips soak up every bit of flavor as they turn perfectly tender. After nearly two hours on the stove, the beef shreds effortlessly and the broth thickens into something you'll want to eat with a spoon long after the bowl is empty. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole ā no processed sauces, no mystery blends, no reason to second-guess what's in the pot. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens everything up and makes it look as good as it tastes. This is the kind of recipe you'll come back to all winter long.
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4 servings
- 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1 Ā½-inch cubes
- 1 Ā½ 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
- Ā½ 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 3ā4 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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