Nightshade Free Coconut Aminos Beef and Bok Choy Skillet
Skipping soy sauce and tomato-based condiments doesn't mean sacrificing bold, savory flavor — and this skillet is proof. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce, delivering that deep, slightly sweet umami punch without any of the nightshade concerns that make so many stir-fry sauces off-limits. Fresh ginger, garlic, a touch of turmeric, and a splash of apple cider vinegar round out the sauce into something genuinely complex and craveable. The technique matters here too: searing the beef over high heat first locks in a gorgeous crust, and the arrowroot-thickened sauce clings to every slice and vegetable in the most satisfying way. Baby bok choy and carrot matchsticks bring color, crunch, and freshness to balance the richness of the beef. Everything comes together in one skillet, which means big flavor with minimal cleanup — a weeknight win by any measure.
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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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