Mushroom 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 reunited with a tangle of wilted cabbage and julienned carrots that soak up every bit of that glossy, gingery pan sauce. Coconut aminos bring a subtle umami depth without any soy, and a splash of apple cider vinegar keeps the whole thing bright and balanced rather than heavy. The turmeric gives the dish a warm golden hue and a gentle earthiness that plays beautifully against the richness of the beef and coconut oil. For anyone navigating a mushroom-free lifestyle, this is the kind of bold, satisfying flavor you might worry is off the table — but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end lifts the whole bowl and makes it feel just a little bit fancy. It comes together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner.
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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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