Cinnamon Free Garlic-Mushroom Beef Skillet
Deeply savory and built entirely around bold, warming flavors, this garlic-mushroom beef skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. Thinly sliced sirloin gets a hard sear in a screaming-hot pan, locking in a rich, caramelized crust before the mushrooms take their turn developing that same deep, golden color. The sauce comes together from coconut aminos, bone broth, and a splash of apple cider vinegar — no soy, no wine, no spice blends with mystery fillers — making it genuinely easy to trust every ingredient on the list. Ginger and turmeric do the heavy lifting in the flavor department, giving the dish warmth and depth without leaning on any of the warming spices that can be so tricky to avoid in skillet recipes like this one. The cremini mushrooms soak up the reduced sauce beautifully, turning silky and almost meaty alongside the beef. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole plate and makes it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. Serve it straight from the skillet over rice, cauliflower rice, or whatever you have on hand — it's that versatile.
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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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