Pork Free Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

5.0

(27)

Tender flank steak, crisp-charred broccoli, and a glossy, garlicky sauce — this stir-fry delivers the kind of bold, satisfying flavors that make takeout feel unnecessary. The beef is marinated in coconut aminos and fresh ginger before hitting a screaming-hot skillet, which means you get real caramelized sear rather than sad, steamed meat. Coconut aminos stand in for traditional soy sauce throughout, bringing that deep umami richness without any wheat or hidden additives to second-guess. A touch of turmeric and apple cider vinegar in the sauce add brightness and depth that make this taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Arrowroot starch does double duty — tenderizing the beef during the marinade and then thickening the sauce into that signature glossy coating that clings to every piece. Everything here is straightforward beef, broccoli, and pantry staples, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about unwanted ingredients sneaking in. Finish it with a scatter of fresh scallions and get it on the table while the sauce is still shimmering.

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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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