MSG Free Coconut Beef and Cabbage Skillet
This skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort it takes to pull together. Ground beef gets browned until deeply savory, then reunited with a tangle of wilted cabbage, tender carrots, and aromatics — ginger, garlic, and turmeric — that make the whole kitchen smell incredible. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce here, delivering that rich, slightly sweet umami depth without any of the additives that make conventional soy sauce a problem for people avoiding flavor enhancers. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a pour of bone broth round everything out into a light, glossy glaze that clings to every bite. The whole thing comes together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner. Finished with a handful of fresh parsley, it's bright, hearty, and satisfying in a way that feels genuinely nourishing rather than like a compromise.
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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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