Nightshade Free Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Stir-fry nights can get complicated when you're avoiding nightshades, since so many sauces and marinades lean heavily on tomato paste, chili flakes, or gochujang. This version sidesteps all of that without sacrificing any of the bold, savory depth you want from a good wok-style dish. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce, delivering that umami punch alongside fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of apple cider vinegar that brightens the whole pan. The arrowroot-thickened sauce clings to every slice of seared beef and crisp-tender asparagus, giving you that glossy, restaurant-style finish at home. Cooking the beef in a single layer over screaming-hot heat is the real secret — you get a proper sear and caramelized edges rather than a sad, steamed result. Scallions and a handful of fresh cilantro round everything out with color and a little herby lift. It's a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner that proves eating around nightshades doesn't mean eating around flavor.
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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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