Chestnut Free Garlic-Mushroom Beef Skillet
Rich, savory, and built entirely from whole-food ingredients, this garlic-mushroom beef skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Thinly sliced sirloin gets a hard sear over high heat, locking in a deep, caramelized crust before the cremini mushrooms take their turn in the same pan — picking up all those browned bits along the way. Coconut aminos and bone broth come together with fresh ginger, turmeric, and thyme to build a glossy, umami-forward sauce that's genuinely complex without relying on any tree nuts or nut-based products whatsoever. For anyone navigating chestnut sensitivities, this recipe is naturally safe from the start — no substitutions needed, no label-reading anxiety, just clean, straightforward ingredients. The apple cider vinegar adds a subtle brightness that lifts the whole dish and keeps the sauce from feeling heavy. Scatter some fresh parsley over the top before serving and it looks as good as it tastes. Serve it straight from the skillet over rice, cauliflower rice, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal.
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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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