Shredded Beef Ragu With Sweet Potato Noodles (Paleo, Whole30)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or coconut oil)
• 1 medium onion (finely diced)
• 1 large carrot (diced into small cubes)
• 1 celery stick (diced into small cubes)
• 1/2 long red chili (diced (or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or cayenne pepper))
• 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
• 3 large cloves of garlic (finely diced)
• 1.5 lbs. beef steak (700-750 g stewing steak, chuck steak or rib eye, diced)
• 1 teaspoon black or white pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika (mild or sweet)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (thyme or basil)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 star anise (optional)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (400 g / 1.5 cups, tinned/chopped)
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (or Tamari wheat-free soy sauce)
• 1 cup beef stock (or bone broth)
• 1 large sweet potato (or 2 medium ones, choose the elongated shape)
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional but yummy)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt