Seeds 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 with turmeric and cinnamon, rich from slow-simmered beef, and deeply satisfying in a way that only a proper braise can deliver. Chunks of sweet potato, carrot, and parsnip soak up the bone broth as they cook, turning tender and almost silky by the time the pot is done. The beef chuck gets a proper sear first, building that deep brown crust that gives the whole dish its backbone of flavor. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything just enough to keep the richness from feeling heavy. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient, from the coconut oil to the fresh aromatics, is straightforwardly free of seeds and seed-derived oils, so there's no label-reading anxiety involved. Fresh thyme and rosemary do the heavy lifting on the herbal front, and a handful of chopped parsley at the end adds a clean, bright finish. It's the kind of bowl 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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