Caffeine Free Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Tender slices of flank steak, crisp-edged broccoli, and a glossy, garlicky sauce ā this stir-fry delivers the kind of bold, satisfying flavors that make takeout feel completely unnecessary. The marinade does the heavy lifting early on, coating the beef in coconut aminos and fresh ginger so every bite is deeply savory before it even hits the pan. Coconut aminos stand in for traditional soy sauce throughout, which means the whole dish is naturally free of anything that could sneak in unwanted stimulants ā no hidden additives, no guesswork. The sauce comes together with bone broth, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and a touch of turmeric, thickening beautifully thanks to arrowroot starch for that restaurant-style glossy finish. Cooking the broccoli and beef in separate batches over high heat is the key move here ā it gives you those charred, caramelized edges instead of a soggy, steamed result. Everything comes back together in the final minute as the sauce tightens up and coats every piece in rich, umami-forward flavor. Finished with fresh scallions and served straight from the pan, this is a weeknight dinner that genuinely earns its place in the regular rotation.
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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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