The ultimate comfort meal
Some dishes feel like a warm blanket. This stew is one of them: tender, nourishing, and packed with flavor, without requiring you to spend hours in the kitchen. What makes it special? The bone broth everything gently simmers in — it not only adds extra depth of flavor, but also a generous dose of collagen, minerals, and amino acids.
This recipe was created in our own kitchen, for our daughter. When she started eating solid foods, we wanted something that was easy to digest, full of nutrients, and that she would simply enjoy eating. Now we make it for ourselves too — just in larger pieces and with a few extra herbs.
Why HANT bone broth and marrow fat?
We make our bone broth by simmering halal beef bones for 32 hours. As a result, it is packed with natural gelatin, collagen, and minerals that are absent from a regular stock cube. For babies, this is especially valuable because it has a mild flavor and is easy to digest.
The marrow fat (tallow) used to sauté the vegetables is pure beef bone marrow fat — rich in fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and perfect for hot cooking because it can withstand high temperatures without oxidizing.
Ingredients (2 adults + 1 baby)
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 small sweet potato
- ½ broccoli
- 1 tsp HANT marrow fat (or a little butter / olive oil)
- 1–2 tbsp bone broth for children, 2–3 tbsp for adults
- A splash of water
- Pinch of salt and pepper (omit for babies under 12 months)
- Optional: HANT olive oil for finishing
Method
- Cut everything into small cubes — chicken breast, sweet potato, and broccoli. For babies, cut it a little finer; for adults, it can be slightly coarser.
- Melt the marrow fat in a saucepan and gently sauté everything for 2–3 minutes.
- Add a splash of water along with 1–2 tablespoons of HANT bone broth (or 2–3 for adults).
- Simmer gently for 15–20 minutes with the lid on, until everything is cooked and tender.
- Mash with a fork or blend coarsely — depending on the age of the person eating it.
- Finish with a drizzle of HANT olive oil for extra smoothness.
Variations
No chicken on hand or in the mood for something different? Try:
- Beef version — beef, parsnip, green beans, and cauliflower
- Fish version — white fish, carrot, parsnip, spinach, and peas
- Veggie — chickpeas, carrot, zucchini, and sweet potato
Storage
The stew keeps for 2–3 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. You can also freeze it in portions — handy for baby food. An ice cube tray works perfectly for small portions.
Did you make it?
We'd absolutely love to see it! Tag us on Instagram @hant.be or send your photo to hello@hant.beLooking for more ideas with bone broth? Check out our other recipes on the blog.