Artificial Flavors Free Beef and Apple Sage Skillet
Sweet, savory, and warmly spiced, this skillet dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that feels far more special than the effort it takes. Caramelized apple slices, golden onion, and browned ground beef come together in a pan sauce built from bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos — every ingredient doing real, honest work. Fresh sage and a trio of whole spices (turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon) give the dish a fragrant depth that store-bought seasoning blends simply can't match, and more importantly, you know exactly what's in it. Coconut aminos stands in beautifully for soy sauce here, delivering that subtle umami hit without any of the additives or flavor enhancers that sneak into conventional condiments. The whole thing comes together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy dinner. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps it bright and a little bit pretty on the plate.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 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 ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ cup bone broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp coconut aminos
- ¾ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef in a single layer and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned throughout with no pink remaining and an instant-read thermometer reads 160°F (71°C), about 8–10 minutes. Transfer the beef to a plate, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute, watching closely so it does not brown.
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