Peanut 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 hits hard, and this homemade version absolutely delivers — tender seared flank steak, crisp-edged broccoli florets, and a glossy, garlicky sauce that clings to every bite. The sauce gets its savory depth from coconut aminos, fresh ginger, garlic, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, so there's no soy sauce or mystery condiments to worry about. Arrowroot starch does double duty here, first locking moisture into the marinated beef and then thickening the sauce into that signature glossy finish you'd expect from a restaurant dish. Cooking the broccoli and beef separately over high heat is the real trick — you get those slightly charred edges and a proper sear instead of a soggy, steamed result. Everything comes together in the final toss, when the sauce hits the hot pan and thickens almost instantly into something truly craveable. Scatter the scallions on top and serve it straight from the skillet while it's still sizzling.

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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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