Nitrate & Nitrite Free Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Takeout-style beef and broccoli is one of those cravings that can be genuinely hard to satisfy when you're avoiding nitrates and nitrites, since many bottled sauces and processed condiments sneak them in. This version sidesteps all of that by building its bold, savory flavor entirely from coconut aminos, fresh ginger, garlic, and a splash of apple cider vinegar ā no cured or processed ingredients anywhere in the recipe. Flank steak gets a quick marinade before hitting a screaming-hot skillet, giving you those beautifully seared, slightly caramelized edges that make stir-fry so satisfying. The broccoli is cooked separately first so it stays bright green and tender-crisp rather than turning soggy in the sauce. Arrowroot starch does double duty ā tenderizing the beef in the marinade and then thickening the glossy sauce in the final minute of cooking. A hit of turmeric adds a warm, earthy depth that rounds out the whole dish without overpowering the ginger and garlic. Serve it straight from the skillet and it honestly rivals anything you'd order for delivery.
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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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