Gluten Free Garlic-Mushroom Beef Skillet
Deeply browned beef, golden mushrooms, and a savory pan sauce built from coconut aminos and bone broth — this skillet dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. Thinly sliced sirloin or flank steak gets seared over high heat in batches, which is the key to that restaurant-quality crust rather than a steamed, grey disappointment. The mushrooms follow in the same pan, cooking down until they're rich and concentrated before garlic, ginger, and turmeric hit the oil and bloom into something genuinely aromatic. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce here, delivering that deep umami hit without any wheat or gluten hiding in the bottle — a swap that works seamlessly and keeps the whole dish naturally safe for anyone avoiding gluten. Apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to balance the richness of the broth-based sauce, which reduces down to a glossy, spoon-coating consistency that ties everything together. Every ingredient in this recipe is whole and straightforward, so there's no label-reading anxiety or wondering whether a sauce packet is secretly off-limits. Scatter some fresh parsley over the top before serving and you've got a complete, satisfying dinner straight from one pan.
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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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