Nutmeg Free Beef and Butternut Squash Hash
Savory, satisfying, and built around real whole-food ingredients, this skillet hash is the kind of weeknight dinner that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. Caramelized butternut squash and well-seasoned ground beef come together in one pan, layered with the warmth of turmeric and ginger and brightened at the end with a splash of apple cider vinegar. That vinegar trick is subtle but brilliant — it lifts all the rich, meaty flavors without adding any sharpness you'd notice. Many cozy autumn-style dishes lean heavily on warming spices that include nutmeg, but this recipe skips it entirely and still delivers serious depth through its herb and spice lineup. Fresh thyme and parsley scattered over the top at the finish add a pop of color and a clean, herby note that keeps the whole dish feeling light despite how hearty it is. Optional baby spinach wilts right into the hash in the final minutes, sneaking in extra greens with zero effort. One skillet, minimal cleanup, and a genuinely craveable result — this one checks every box.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 3 cups butternut squash, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the butternut squash cubes in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, until the undersides are golden brown. Stir and continue cooking for another 4–5 minutes, until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork and caramelized on most sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the same skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–6 minutes, until softened and translucent.
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