Lactose Free Coconut Beef and Cabbage Skillet
This skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that comes together fast and leaves you genuinely satisfied — savory ground beef, tender cabbage, and sweet carrots all coated in a light, glossy glaze that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. Coconut oil and coconut aminos do a lot of the heavy lifting here, building rich, umami-forward flavor without a drop of dairy anywhere in the pan. A hit of fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric gives the whole thing a warm, aromatic backbone that makes it feel a little special even on a Tuesday. The apple cider vinegar and bone broth reduce down into a coating that clings to every strand of cabbage and shred of carrot — nothing watery, nothing bland. Because every ingredient is naturally free of lactose, there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label; it's just clean, straightforward cooking. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a bowl that's colorful, hearty, and ready to become a regular in the rotation.
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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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