Brazil Nut Free Beef and Apple Sage Skillet

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

4.8

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Brazil Nut 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. Ground beef gets browned until deeply caramelized, then reunited with tender apple slices, silky onion, and a fragrant bloom of sage, turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon — a combination that sounds unexpected but absolutely delivers. A splash of bone broth and apple cider vinegar pulls everything together into a light, glossy pan sauce that clings to every bite. The coconut aminos add a subtle savory depth without any soy, keeping the ingredient list clean and straightforward. Every component in this recipe is naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just real, whole ingredients doing their thing. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley for a pop of color and brightness, and dinner is on the table with minimal cleanup.

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Ingredients

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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