Slow-Cooked Tibetan Yak Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A hearty slow-cooked stew featuring tender yak meat and earthy root vegetables simmered in aromatic spices, inspired by Tibetan plateau cuisine. This Asian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs yak meat or beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cubed yak meat or beef stew meat
• 2 medium, peeled and chopped carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed potatoes
• 1 large, chopped onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 4 cups water
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb cubed yak or beef meat and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large chopped onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced ginger to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 medium peeled and chopped carrots, 2 medium peeled and cubed potatoes, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Pour in 4 cups water and 3 tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 2 hours until meat is tender and vegetables are soft.
5. Step 5: Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve the stew piping hot, ideally with steamed barley or flatbread.