AIP Friendly Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Stir-fry nights just got a serious upgrade, and this one comes together in well under 30 minutes for four people. The marinade does real work here — coconut aminos and fresh ginger tenderize the flank steak while building the savory, slightly tangy backbone that carries the whole dish. Arrowroot starch stands in for cornstarch to thicken the sauce, and coconut oil replaces the seed oils that typically make this style of cooking off-limits for anyone following a strict elimination protocol. Crisp-tender asparagus, golden garlic, and scallions round out the pan with color and bite, so nothing about this feels like a compromise. The high-heat sear on the beef is the move — don't skip the undisturbed browning time, because that caramelized crust is where the flavor lives. A scatter of fresh cilantro at the end is optional but genuinely worth it if you have it on hand. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that makes sticking to a healing diet feel completely sustainable.
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For the stir-fry
- 1 lb asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, white and light green parts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, and 1/2 tsp grated ginger. Toss to coat evenly and let the beef marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: 3 tbsp coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, 1 tsp grated ginger, and turmeric until the starch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
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