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A golden retriever dog eagerly looking down at a bowl of beef and apple dog food.

Beef and Apple Immune Boost Dinner


  • Author: dogtf.com
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A nutritious dinner featuring beef and apples, designed for natural immune support.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium apple, cored and diced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Add diced apple, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
  7. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until apples are tender and flavors have melded.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute with plant-based ground ‘beef’ and vegetable broth.
  • You can add other immune-boosting vegetables like spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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