Breastfeeding Friendly Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Tender flank steak and crisp broccoli come together in a glossy, ginger-garlic sauce that tastes like it came from your favorite takeout spot ā except you made it entirely from scratch. The marinade does real work here, coating each thin slice of beef so it sears up beautifully in a hot skillet with caramelized edges and no pink in the center. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce throughout, keeping the flavor deep and savory without the additives or preservatives that can sneak into bottled stir-fry sauces. Bone broth adds a quiet richness to the sauce, and turmeric brings a warm, anti-inflammatory boost that makes this feel genuinely nourishing rather than just convenient. Broccoli is one of those vegetables worth leaning into when you're nursing, and four full cups of florets means you're getting a serious serving alongside all that satisfying protein. The arrowroot starch thickens the sauce into something glossy and clingy in under two minutes, so the whole dish comes together fast once everything hits the pan. Scatter the scallions on top and serve it straight from the skillet while it's still steaming.
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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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