Carrageenan Free Beef and Apple Sage Skillet
Savory meets sweet in the most unexpected and satisfying way with this one-pan dinner that comes together entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. Ground beef gets browned until deeply caramelized, then reunited with tender apple slices, soft onion, and a warm spice blend of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon that smells absolutely incredible as it hits the pan. Fresh sage adds an earthy, herbal note that bridges the savory beef and the naturally sweet fruit in a way that just works. For anyone navigating carrageenan ā a thickener and stabilizer that sneaks into everything from deli meats to broths to coconut-based products ā this recipe is a breath of fresh air because every single ingredient is clean and straightforward. The bone broth, coconut aminos, and apple cider vinegar create a light, glossy pan sauce without any processed additives or gums doing the heavy lifting. Coconut oil handles the cooking fat duties, and the whole skillet comes together with nothing that requires a label check or a second guess. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and you've got a weeknight dinner that feels a little fancy without any of the ingredient anxiety.
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4 servings
- 1 Ā½ 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
- Ā½ tsp ground ginger
- Ā¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- Ā½ cup bone broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp coconut aminos
- Ā¾ 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 160Ā°F (71Ā°C), about 8ā10 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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