Xanthan Gum 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 came from your favorite takeout spot — except you made it entirely from scratch. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce throughout, delivering that deep, umami-rich flavor without any of the additives that can sneak into bottled stir-fry sauces. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here, keeping the sauce silky and coating every piece of beef and vegetable beautifully — no gums needed, just clean, simple pantry staples. Fresh ginger appears at three different stages of the recipe, layering warmth and brightness into the marinade, the sauce, and the stir-fry itself, so the flavor builds in a way that feels genuinely complex. The high-heat sear on the beef is the secret to getting that caramelized crust before the vegetables even hit the pan, and the whole dish comes together in one skillet with minimal cleanup. Finished with scallions and cilantro, it's vibrant, satisfying, and the kind of weeknight dinner that makes everyone at the table ask for seconds.
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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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