Candida Diet Friendly Hearty Beef Stew

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time2 hr 10 min

4.7

(25)

Rich, slow-simmered beef stew is exactly the kind of comfort food that feels off-limits when you're navigating a candida-conscious diet — but this version is built entirely around ingredients that fit the protocol. Tender chunks of seared chuck roast, earthy turnips, sweet carrots, and celery come together in a deeply savory beef bone broth that develops incredible flavor over nearly two hours of low, slow cooking. Instead of flour or starchy thickeners, arrowroot powder does the job of bringing the broth to that perfect, glossy, spoon-coating consistency. Apple cider vinegar adds a subtle brightness and helps deglaze all those caramelized bits from the bottom of the pot, layering in complexity without any sugar or wine. Fresh thyme and a bay leaf do the heavy lifting on aromatics, so there's no need for any packaged seasoning blends that might hide unwanted additives. This recipe makes six generous servings, so it's ideal for batch cooking and having a satisfying, nourishing meal ready throughout the week.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1½-inch cubes
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 stalks celery, sliced into ½-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
4 cups beef bone broth
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp arrowroot powder
2 tbsp cold water

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season all over with the salt and black pepper.
2
Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer, working in two batches to avoid crowding, and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned on at least two sides. Transfer the seared beef to a plate and set aside.

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