Ayurvedic Ribeye – Warming, Soft, and Deeply Nourishing
A perfect grounding meal for the Vata season, this Ayurvedic winter ribeye recipe warms the body from within, supports digestion, and brings balance during the cold, dry months of autumn and winter. With healing spices and naturally comforting vegetables, it creates a wholesome and satisfying winter dish.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
400–500 g ribeye (beef)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil or pure ghee
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 sweet potato, diced
1 teaspoon Daily Wellbeing Vata Spice Blend
(a natural mix of cumin, black pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, fenugreek, mustard seeds, and Himalayan salt)200 ml water or bone broth
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Fresh cilantro leaves (for serving)
Preparation
1. Prepare the meat
Bring the ribeye to room temperature and season with salt and black pepper.
2. Sear the beef
Heat the olive oil or ghee in a pan and sear the meat for 2–3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
3. Build the flavor base
In the same pan, sauté the onion for about 2 minutes until softened.
4. Activate the spices
Add the Daily Wellbeing Vata Spice Blend and lightly toast until the fragrance is released.
5. Add the vegetables
Stir in the carrot and sweet potato, cooking for another 3–4 minutes.
6. Slow cook
Return the ribeye to the pan, pour in water or bone broth, cover, and cook gently over low heat for 15–20 minutes.
7. Final touch
Add the cinnamon, mix well, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Serve
Finish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Benefits & Ayurvedic Qualities
Balances Vata Dosha
The Daily Wellbeing Vata Spice Blend naturally supports digestion by gently awakening the digestive fire (Agni) and easing Vata-related discomforts such as gas and bloating.
Grounding and Nourishing
Olive oil or ghee counterbalances Vata’s dry qualities, making the dish deeply comforting and stabilizing for the body and mind.
Sattvic and Strengthening Ingredients
Sweet potato and carrot are sattvic, grounding foods that nourish the nervous system and support immunity throughout colder months.
Supports Gut Health
Using bone broth enhances the healing quality of the dish, offering a rich source of nutrients that support gut integrity and overall well-being.