Nightshade Free Coconut Beef and Cabbage Skillet
This skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that comes together fast and somehow tastes like you put in way more effort than you did. Ground beef gets browned until deeply savory, then folded back into a tangle of wilted cabbage and julienned carrots that have soaked up a glossy, umami-rich glaze. The flavor backbone here comes from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth — no tomatoes, no peppers, no potatoes — so it's naturally free of the nightshade family without any awkward substitutions or missing something. Fresh ginger and turmeric bring warmth and a subtle earthiness that makes the whole dish feel layered and intentional. Coconut oil does double duty, first for searing the beef and then for softening the aromatics, keeping everything cohesive and rich. A handful of fresh parsley scattered over the top at the end adds a bright, clean finish that cuts through the savory depth beautifully. It's the kind of bowl you'll want on repeat.
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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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