Rye Free Beef and Apple Sage Skillet

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Ground beef and sweet apple might sound like an unlikely pairing, but this skillet dish brings them together in a way that feels both comforting and surprisingly sophisticated. Caramelized onion, fresh sage, and warm spices like turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon build a deeply fragrant base, while a splash of bone broth and apple cider vinegar pull everything into a glossy, savory-sweet sauce. The apples soften just enough to melt into the beef without losing their shape, giving every bite a little brightness against the richness of the meat. Coconut aminos add a subtle depth without any soy or grain-based ingredients sneaking in, which makes this a genuinely clean one-pan meal. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this kind of recipe is a relief — every ingredient is straightforward, and there's nothing hidden in the sauce that could cause a problem. It comes together in a single skillet with minimal cleanup, making it just as practical as it is delicious. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and it's ready to go straight from pan to plate.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb ground beef (85% lean)
2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
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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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