BHA & BHT Free Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Takeout-style beef and broccoli is one of those cravings that's hard to shake, but most bottled sauces and restaurant versions are loaded with preservatives like BHA and BHT that you'd rather avoid. This version builds every bit of that savory, glossy flavor from scratch using whole, clean ingredients — no shortcuts that sneak in additives. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and bring a deep, slightly sweet umami base, while fresh ginger, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of turmeric round out a sauce that's genuinely complex. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here, giving the sauce that signature glossy, clingy texture that coats every slice of seared flank steak and every tender-crisp broccoli floret. The high-heat sear on the beef and the charred edges on the broccoli are what make this feel like a real restaurant dish rather than a sad healthy substitute. Scallions scattered over the top at the end add a fresh, sharp finish that ties everything together. It's the kind of meal that makes you wonder why you ever ordered delivery in the first place.

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