Pecan Free Coconut Aminos Beef and Bok Choy Skillet
This sizzling skillet brings together tender seared beef, crisp-tender bok choy, and sweet carrot matchsticks in a glossy, savory sauce that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce throughout — both in the marinade and the sauce — delivering that deep, umami-rich flavor without any wheat or legume concerns. Fresh ginger shows up three times, the turmeric adds a warm golden hue, and a touch of honey rounds everything out so the sauce clings beautifully to every bite. The technique here is classic high-heat stir-fry: sear the beef first, build the aromatics, then bring it all back together with a quick sauce that thickens right in the pan. There are no nuts anywhere in this recipe — not tucked into a sauce, not sprinkled on top — so you can cook and serve it with total confidence. Scallions and fresh cilantro finish the dish with a little brightness, though it honestly holds its own without them. Weeknight dinner just got a serious upgrade.
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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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