Hearty Beef & Veggie Stew – A Comforting, Nourishing Classic

Mar 14

If you’re looking for a deeply nourishing, high-protein, mineral-rich meal that fuels your body and warms your soul, this Beef & Veggie Stew is it. Tender slow-cooked beef? Check. Hearty root veggies? Check. A rich, gut-healing bone broth base? You betcha.

This stew isn’t just a meal—it’s a full-body exhale. It’s a blend of grounding ingredients that provide steady energy, support digestion, and deliver the kind of deep nourishment your body craves, especially during colder months.

Why You’ll Love It:

Protein-Packed & Satisfying – Slow-simmered beef for muscle recovery & steady energy
Gut-Healing & Mineral-Rich – Bone broth, root veggies & ghee for deep nourishment
Balanced & Blood-Sugar Friendly – Slow-digesting carbs + healthy fats for sustained energy
Easy to Make, Hard to Mess Up – Set it, forget it, and enjoy
Perfect for Meal Prep – Tastes even better the next day!

Ingredients:

1 lb stew meat (grass-fed if possible)
1 large sweet potato, cubed
2 white potatoes, cubed
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 big handfuls of spinach
4 cups bone broth (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
2 tbsp ghee (or butter)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sea salt (or more to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional: fresh thyme, bay leaf, or smoked paprika for extra depth

How To Make It:

Step 1: Sear the Beef

Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the stew meat and brown on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove and set aside. (or keep it in there if you’re like me and continue on with the recipe)

Step 2: Sauté the Veggies

Add the remaining ghee to the pot. Toss in the garlic, celery, and carrots, sweet potatoes,white potatoes stirring until fragrant and slightly softened (about 10ish minutes).

Step 3: Build the Stew

Return the browned beef to the pot (if you never took it out, ignore that). Pour in the bone broth, scraping up the flavorful bits from the bottom. Bring to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 45-60 minutes until the beef is fork-tender.

Alternatively : if you don’t want to hover a simmering pot, throw in in the crockpot on low and leave for hours, mindless.

Step 4: Finishing Touches

Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach, letting it wilt naturally. Taste and adjust salt & pepper as needed.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy

Ladle into a deep bowl and enjoy every nourishing bite.

Tweaks & Additions:

Want extra depth? Add a splash of coconut aminos or Worcestershire sauce.
Craving warmth? Toss in red pepper flakes or smoked paprika.
Need more umami? Add mushrooms or a splash of balsamic vinegar.
No beef? Swap for chicken thighs, bison or ground turkey. Vegetarians, instead of meat, add chickpeas or quinoa for a protein punch!

Why This Stew is More Than Just Comfort Food:

This isn’t just a cozy meal—it’s functional nourishment that supports your body on a deep level.

Collagen & Gelatin from Bone Broth – Supports digestion, skin, joints & gut lining
Healthy Fats from Ghee – Helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins & supports brain health
Root Veggies for Carbs & Fiber – Provides steady, long-lasting energy
Minerals for Hormone Balance – Nutrients like potassium & magnesium to support stress resilience