Chicken Free Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

5.0

(27)

Tender flank steak and crisp-charred broccoli come together in a glossy, deeply savory sauce that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. The marinade — coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and a touch of arrowroot — starts working on the beef right away, helping it sear up beautifully in a screaming-hot skillet. Instead of soy sauce, the entire dish leans on coconut aminos for that rich, umami-forward depth, so it's naturally free of common allergens without sacrificing any of the flavor you'd expect from a classic stir-fry. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a pinch of turmeric in the sauce add brightness and a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more complex than your average takeout night. The technique matters here: cooking the broccoli separately first means you get those gorgeous charred edges before everything comes back together in the pan. Once the sauce hits the heat, it thickens fast and turns glossy, coating every piece of beef and every floret in something seriously craveable. Finish with fresh scallions and serve immediately — this one's best eaten straight from the skillet.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the beef

1 ½ 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

⅓ 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
½ tsp turmeric

For the stir-fry

4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)
3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
3 scallions, thinly sliced
½ 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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