Pork Free Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time2 hr 10 min

4.7

(17)

This hearty, deeply satisfying stew is the kind of cold-weather cooking that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Beef chuck gets a proper sear in coconut oil until a dark, caramelized crust forms, then it slow-simmers in bone broth with turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a splash of apple cider vinegar — a spice combination that's warming without being overpowering. Sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips go in partway through, soaking up all that richly seasoned broth while staying tender and distinct. The result is a bowl that's genuinely nourishing: collagen-rich, vegetable-forward, and built entirely from whole ingredients with no hidden additives to second-guess. Every component here is straightforwardly pork free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — just cook and enjoy. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley at the end adds a bright, herby finish that cuts through the richness beautifully. This is 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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