Breastfeeding Friendly Beef and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Tender seared beef, golden mushrooms, and crisp-tender vegetables come together in a glossy, ginger-forward sauce that tastes like it took far longer than it did. The marinade — coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and a touch of arrowroot — gives the flank steak a savory depth and a beautifully caramelized sear that makes every bite satisfying. Carrots, zucchini, and cremini or shiitake mushrooms round out the pan with color, texture, and a solid hit of nutrients that nursing parents genuinely need more of. Turmeric adds a warm, earthy note to the sauce while also bringing its well-known anti-inflammatory properties to the table — a quiet bonus when your body is working overtime. Coconut aminos keep the whole dish soy-free and lower in sodium than traditional stir-fry sauces, so you can feel good about what's going into both your bowl and your body. The high-heat technique is straightforward: sear the beef in batches, build the vegetables in stages, and let the arrowroot-thickened sauce pull everything together in a glossy, clingy finish. Serve it straight from the skillet with a scatter of scallion greens and fresh herbs for a weeknight dinner that feels nourishing without feeling like a compromise.
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
For the stir-fry
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed, sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Can be omittedflat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp arrowroot starch. Toss until the beef is evenly coated, then set aside to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: 3 tbsp coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, turmeric, and 1/4 tsp grated ginger until smooth. Set aside.
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