Dairy Free Coconut Beef and Cabbage Skillet
This skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Ground beef gets browned until deeply savory, then folded back into a tangle of wilted cabbage, sweet carrots, and aromatics that have been bloomed in coconut oil with garlic, ginger, and turmeric. The result is warm, fragrant, and just a little bit golden — the kind of dish that fills the kitchen with a smell that pulls everyone in from the other room. Coconut aminos and a splash of apple cider vinegar add a subtle sweet-savory depth without any soy or dairy in sight, so there's nothing to swap or substitute. Bone broth ties it all together into a light glaze that clings to every strand of cabbage rather than pooling at the bottom of the pan. It's naturally free of butter, cream, and cheese without tasting like anything is missing — just clean, satisfying flavors that work. A handful of fresh parsley over the top keeps it bright and pulls the whole bowl together.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ small head green cabbage (about 4 cups), cored and thinly shredded
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup bone broth
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of the 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 7–8 minutes. Transfer the beef to a plate, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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