Nitrate & Nitrite Free Coconut Aminos Beef and Bok Choy Skillet
This sizzling skillet is everything a weeknight dinner should be — fast, deeply savory, and built entirely from clean, whole ingredients. Conventional soy sauce and many store-bought stir-fry sauces sneak in additives that don't work for a nitrate- and nitrite-free lifestyle, but coconut aminos steps in beautifully here, delivering that rich, umami-forward depth without any of the unwanted extras. The beef gets a quick marinade before hitting a screaming-hot pan, building a gorgeous sear that locks in flavor before the vegetables even join the party. Baby bok choy and carrot matchsticks add crunch and color, while fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of turmeric make the whole skillet smell absolutely incredible. The sauce — thickened with arrowroot starch and finished with a hint of honey and apple cider vinegar — clings to every piece of beef and vegetable in the most satisfying way. Everything comes together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying your meal. Finish it with scallions and cilantro and you've got a dish that looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant, made entirely on your own terms.
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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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