Dairy Free Coconut Aminos Beef and Bok Choy Skillet
This sizzling skillet is exactly the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but comes together with straightforward, wholesome ingredients. Thinly sliced beef gets a quick marinade in coconut aminos and fresh ginger before hitting a screaming-hot pan, building that deeply savory, slightly caramelized crust that makes stir-fry so satisfying. The sauce layers in bone broth, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and a touch of honey, creating a glossy, complex coating that clings to every piece of beef and vegetable without a drop of dairy anywhere in sight. Crisp-tender bok choy and carrot matchsticks round out the pan with color and crunch, making this a genuinely complete meal in one skillet. Coconut aminos do a lot of heavy lifting here — they bring that deep, umami-rich flavor you'd expect from soy sauce, so nothing feels like it's missing. Arrowroot starch thickens the sauce naturally and quickly, giving you that restaurant-style glossy finish at home. Finish with scallions and fresh cilantro and you've got a dish that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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