Yeast Free Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time2 hr 10 min

4.7

(17)

Hearty, warming, and deeply satisfying, this stew is the kind of one-pot meal that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Chunks of beef chuck are seared until a serious crust forms, then slow-simmered in bone broth with turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a splash of apple cider vinegar — a combination that builds rich, layered flavor without a single ingredient that could cause problems for anyone avoiding yeast. Sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips join the pot partway through, soaking up all that aromatic broth as they turn perfectly tender. Stews like this can be tricky territory when you're watching labels, since many store-bought versions or recipe shortcuts rely on yeast-based stocks, bouillon cubes, or condiments — here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The coconut oil sear and the long, low simmer do the heavy lifting, coaxing the beef into something that practically falls apart at the touch of two forks. Fresh thyme, rosemary, and a scatter of flat-leaf parsley at the end keep it bright and herbaceous. It's the kind of deeply nourishing bowl that feels like a reward after a long day.

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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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