AIP Friendly Garlic-Mushroom Beef Skillet
This skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent without a single compromise — deeply browned beef, golden mushrooms, and a glossy pan sauce that smells like a proper restaurant kitchen. Every ingredient here is carefully chosen to stay within autoimmune protocol guidelines, swapping out the usual soy sauce for coconut aminos and building richness with bone broth instead of anything inflammatory or grain-derived. The technique matters just as much as the ingredients: searing the beef in batches over high heat creates that caramelized crust, while letting the mushrooms sit undisturbed in the pan coaxes out deep, savory flavor without any shortcuts. Fresh ginger, turmeric, and six cloves of thinly sliced garlic layer in warmth and complexity that make this taste far more involved than it actually is. The apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and keeps the sauce from feeling heavy. It serves four and comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner.
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4 servings
- 1.5 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed, sliced ¼ inch thick
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- ¾ cup bone broth
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef slices dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp of the salt. Heat a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact, then add 1 tbsp of the coconut oil and swirl to coat.
- 2
Add the beef in a single layer — work in two batches to avoid crowding — and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, until the underside is deeply browned. Flip and cook 1 minute more, until the beef is browned on the second side and just cooked through with no pink remaining, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Transfer to a plate and tent loosely.
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