Grounding Beef & Sweet Potato Stew

A bowl that warms your body and anchors your energy.

Some nights, your body doesn’t want fancy — it wants comfort. But the Sacred Herb Studio™ version of comfort isn’t about zoning out; it’s about rooting in.

This Grounding Beef & Sweet Potato Stew is nourishment that reminds you what “strong” really feels like: warm, steady, deeply fed.

We’re keeping it rich in flavor but light enough to support your digestion and flow — with a clean, mineral-rich broth, grounding root veggies, and that subtle sweetness that only slow-cooked magic can bring.

💪 Why This Stew Feeds More Than Just Your Body

🥩 Grass-Fed Beef
Full of protein, iron, and zinc — the nutrients your hormones and muscles crave for balance and recovery. It’s primal, grounding, and oh-so-satisfying.

🍠 Sweet Potatoes
The queen of rooted nourishment. Full of slow carbs and fiber that keep your blood sugar steady and your energy calm — no crashes, no chaos.

🍗 Chicken Broth
Lighter than beef broth but still full of depth, minerals, and gut-healing support. It makes this stew comforting without feeling heavy.

🧄 Garlic, Onion & Thyme
Your classic kitchen magic — antibacterial, warming, and aromatic. They’re not just flavor; they’re your herbal allies in every spoonful.

🍴 The Recipe

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 45 min | Total Time: 1 hour
Protein: ~44g | Calories: ~505

Ingredients

• 1 lb grass-fed beef stew meat

• 2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed

• 1 cup carrots, sliced

• ½ cup onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp coconut aminos

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 bay leaf

• Sea salt + cracked black pepper

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a pot or Dutch oven. Add beef and brown it on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until fragrant (about 4 minutes).

3. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and coconut aminos.

4. Add sweet potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, and the browned beef.

5. Simmer on low for 40–45 minutes, until beef is tender and the broth is rich and lightly thickened.

6. Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve warm — preferably in your coziest bowl.

🔥 Macros Breakdown (per serving)

• Calories: 505

• Protein: 44g

• Fat: 20g

• Carbs: 34g

🌿 Tips & Swaps

✨ Add Greens: Toss in a handful of spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes for extra minerals.
✨ Want Thicker Stew? Mash a few chunks of sweet potato right into the broth.
✨ Lighter Vibe? Swap beef for shredded chicken — it still pairs beautifully with the sweet potatoes.
✨ Herbal Upgrade: Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a sprig of rosemary for a deeper, witchy flavor.

💬 Sacred Herb Studio Ritual

Serve yourself a bowl, sit somewhere quiet, and take three slow breaths before your first bite.
This isn’t just dinner — it’s a grounding ritual.
You’re feeding the body that carries you, the mind that drives you, and the soul that’s learning to slow down.

📸 Share your cozy bowl inside the membership with #SacredHerbEats — let’s make nourishment the new normal.

Yield: 4

Author: Laura Paquin

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Beef & Sweet Potato Stew

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 Hour

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Ingredients

• 1 lb grass-fed beef stew meat
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• ½ cup onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp coconut aminos
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Sea salt + cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Brown beef on all sides, then remove and set aside.
2. Add onion, garlic, and carrots to the pot. Sauté 3–4 minutes, until fragrant.
3. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and coconut aminos.
4. Return beef to the pot, add sweet potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
5. Simmer 40–45 minutes, until beef is tender and broth is rich and slightly thickened.
6. Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Tips & Swaps

✨ Add Greens: Toss in a handful of spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes for extra minerals.

✨ Want Thicker Stew? Mash a few chunks of sweet potato right into the broth.

✨ Lighter Vibe? Swap beef for shredded chicken — it still pairs beautifully with the sweet potatoes.

✨ Herbal Upgrade: Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a sprig of rosemary for a deeper, witchy flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

505

Fat

20 g

Carbs

34 g

Protein

44 g