Hearty Bison & Sweet Potato Stew
A comforting, nutrient-dense stew featuring iron-rich ground bison, sweet potatoes, and bone broth. Perfect for batch cooking to sustain your energy throughout the week.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
4 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Batch and store: This stew tastes even better the next day as the rosemary and savory flavors meld. It keeps beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cups loosely packed kale (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a large…
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground bison, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season generously with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, cooking until browned (about 5 to 7 minutes).
Look for: browned (about 5 to 7 minutes)
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Scrub the sweet potatoes and cut them…
While the bison cooks, scrub the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Slice the carrots into thick rounds. Finely chop the leaves from the fresh rosemary sprig.
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Add the sweet potatoes
Add the sweet potatoes, carrots, and chopped rosemary to the pot, stirring well to coat the vegetables in the pan juices.
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Pour in the beef bone broth and…
Pour in the beef bone broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
Look for: the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork
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Stir in the chopped kale during the…
Stir in the chopped kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking, letting it wilt into the hot stew. Taste the broth and adjust the salt and pepper if needed before serving.
Allow: 5 minutes
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