Honey Free Coconut Beef and Cabbage Skillet
This one-pan dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Ground beef gets browned until deeply caramelized, then reunited with a tangle of wilted cabbage and julienned carrots that soak up every bit of flavor from the pan. The seasoning here does some serious heavy lifting — fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric build a warm, aromatic base, while coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar add a savory, slightly tangy depth that rounds everything out beautifully. Because coconut aminos stand in for soy-based sauces, there's no hidden sweetener to worry about, and every ingredient on the list is naturally free of added sugars in any form. The bone broth and rendered beef fat reduce down into a light glaze that clings to the vegetables in the best possible way. It's hearty enough to eat straight from the bowl, but a handful of fresh parsley scattered over the top gives it a bright, finished look that makes it feel a little special.
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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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