Rice Free Beef and Apple Sage Skillet

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

4.8

(7)

This skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that makes you wonder why you ever defaulted to the same old routine. Ground beef gets beautifully browned, then reunited with caramelized onion, tender apple slices, and a warm spice blend of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon — a combination that sounds unexpected but tastes completely natural together. Fresh sage and a splash of apple cider vinegar cut through the richness of the beef, while bone broth and coconut aminos build a savory, lightly glossy sauce that ties every element together. The whole thing comes together in a single pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying your meal. Skipping rice entirely is effortless here because the apples and that reduced broth sauce give the dish enough body and satisfaction that nothing feels missing. It's hearty, fragrant, and genuinely craveable — the kind of plate you'll want to make again before the week is even over.

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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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