MSG Free Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

5.0

(27)

Takeout-style beef and broccoli is one of those cravings that can be genuinely hard to satisfy when you're avoiding monosodium glutamate, since most restaurant versions and bottled sauces are loaded with it. This recipe solves that problem completely by building all the savory depth from scratch — coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, bone broth adds richness, and fresh ginger and garlic do the heavy lifting on flavor. The result is a glossy, umami-packed sauce that coats every piece of tender flank steak and crisp-edged broccoli without a single additive or flavor enhancer in sight. Arrowroot starch pulls the sauce together into that signature silky finish you expect from a great stir-fry, and it happens fast, so keep an eye on the pan. Apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to balance the savory notes and keep the whole dish from feeling heavy. It comes together in one skillet over high heat, which means you get those gorgeous charred edges on the broccoli and a proper sear on the beef — no steaming, no soggy vegetables. Scatter the scallions on at the end and serve it straight from the pan while everything is still glossy and hot.

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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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