Legume Free Coconut Aminos Beef and Bok Choy Skillet
Soy sauce is the backbone of most stir-fry sauces, but it's also a legume product — and that's exactly where this skillet takes a different path. Coconut aminos step in as the savory, slightly sweet base for both the marinade and the glossy finishing sauce, delivering that deep umami hit without a single bean or pulse in sight. Thinly sliced beef gets a quick sear over high heat until beautifully browned, then reunites with crisp-tender bok choy and carrot matchsticks in a sauce brightened by apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and a touch of turmeric. Arrowroot starch pulls the whole thing together into a silky, clingy glaze that coats every piece — no cornstarch, no soy, no shortcuts that sneak legumes back in through the side door. The result is a weeknight dinner that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy, with layers of ginger and garlic perfuming the kitchen from the moment the oil hits the pan. Finish it 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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