Sesame 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 your whole kitchen smell incredible — warm with turmeric and cinnamon, deeply savory from slow-simmered beef and bone broth, and just hearty enough to feel like a proper meal. Sesame can sneak into a surprising number of packaged broths, spice blends, and even some cooking oils, so building this one from scratch with coconut oil and clean, whole ingredients keeps everything straightforward and worry-free. The beef chuck gets a proper sear first, building that deep brown crust that gives the broth its rich backbone, then braises low and slow until it's fall-apart tender. Sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips go in during the final stretch, soaking up all those spiced, gingery juices without turning to mush. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the start brightens the whole pot in a way that's subtle but makes a real difference. Fresh parsley scattered on top at the end adds a little color and a clean, herby finish. It's the kind of recipe 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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