Barley Free Coconut Aminos Beef and Bok Choy Skillet
Savory, satisfying, and built entirely around whole-food ingredients, this beef and bok choy skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks impressive but comes together in a single pan. The secret to its deep, umami-rich flavor is coconut aminos — a soy-free, barley-free swap that brings all the savory punch of traditional soy sauce without any grain-based ingredients to worry about. Thinly sliced beef gets a quick marinade before hitting a screaming-hot skillet, developing a gorgeous sear that locks in all that gingery goodness. The sauce layers in bone broth, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and honey for a glossy, complex finish that clings to every piece of beef and vegetable. Crisp-tender bok choy and carrot matchsticks round out the dish with color and crunch, making it feel complete straight from the pan. If you've been burned by store-bought stir-fry sauces hiding unexpected grain-derived additives, this from-scratch version puts you fully in control. Finish it with fresh scallions and cilantro, and dinner is done.
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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
- 2 tbsp bone broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp honey
For the stir-fry
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 lb baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 2 medium carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
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, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp grated ginger, turmeric, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, and honey until smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside.
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