Artificial Food Coloring Free Apple & Sage Turkey Skillet
This skillet is a genuinely satisfying weeknight dinner that hits every note — savory, a little sweet, warmly spiced, and deeply comforting. Ground turkey gets cooked until golden, then reunited with tender apple slices, fresh sage, and a silky pan sauce built from bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey. The spice blend of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon gives the whole dish a subtle warmth that feels almost autumnal without veering into dessert territory. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which means no synthetic dyes hiding in a sauce packet or seasoning blend — just real food doing the heavy lifting. That matters more than people realize, since pre-made skillet kits and flavored broths are common culprits for sneaking in unnecessary additives. Coconut oil keeps the sauté clean and fragrant, and the one-pan method means the flavors meld together beautifully with minimal cleanup. Scatter some fresh parsley on top before serving and it looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¾ cup bone broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into large crumbles with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion reads 165°F (74°C), about 7–9 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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