Breastfeeding Friendly Coconut Aminos Beef and Bok Choy Skillet
This sizzling skillet is everything a nourishing weeknight dinner should be — bold, colorful, and built from ingredients that genuinely support a postpartum body. Thinly sliced beef delivers a solid hit of iron and protein, while baby bok choy and carrot matchsticks bring folate, calcium, and a satisfying crunch to every bite. The sauce leans on coconut aminos instead of conventional soy sauce, which keeps things cleaner and soy-free without sacrificing that deep, savory depth you want in a good stir-fry. Fresh ginger shows up three times throughout the recipe, and turmeric adds a warm, golden hue along with its well-loved anti-inflammatory reputation. Bone broth rounds out the sauce with extra minerals and a richness that makes the whole dish feel restorative rather than just convenient. The technique is straightforward — a quick sear, a fast veggie stir-fry, and a glossy sauce that comes together in minutes — so you can get a genuinely satisfying meal on the table even on the most exhausted of evenings. Finish it with scallions and cilantro for a fresh lift, and you've got a plate that feels like it's actually working for you.
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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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