Artificial Flavors Free Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Takeout-style beef and broccoli is one of those cravings that can be genuinely hard to satisfy when you're avoiding artificial flavors, since bottled sauces and restaurant versions are almost always loaded with them. This recipe builds every bit of that savory, glossy depth from real ingredients ā coconut aminos, fresh ginger, minced garlic, and a splash of apple cider vinegar ā so nothing on the label will give you pause. The arrowroot starch does double duty, tenderizing the flank steak during its quick marinade and then thickening the sauce into that signature silky coating you'd expect from your favorite spot. Searing the beef in batches over high heat gives you those beautifully browned edges, while the broccoli comes out bright green and just tender with a little char around the florets. Turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone to the sauce that makes the whole dish feel layered and intentional rather than one-note. Finished with fresh scallions and served straight from the pan, this is weeknight cooking that genuinely delivers on flavor without a single shortcut you'd have to second-guess.
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 Ā½ lb flank steak, sliced thin against the grain
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
For the sauce
- ā cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp bone broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- Ā½ tsp turmeric
For the stir-fry
- 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- Ā½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp arrowroot starch. Toss until the beef is evenly coated, then set aside to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- 2
While the beef marinates, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl: 1/3 cup coconut aminos, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp grated ginger, minced garlic, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, and turmeric until smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside.
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