Oats Free Garlic-Mushroom Beef Skillet
Deeply browned beef, golden mushrooms, and a glossy, herb-scented pan sauce — this skillet dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The sauce builds from coconut aminos, bone broth, and apple cider vinegar, which means every ingredient pulling flavor duty here is naturally free of grain-based additives and thickeners. No flour, no oat-based fillers, no starch slurries — just a sauce that reduces on its own into something rich and spoon-coating. Searing the beef in two batches over high heat is the move that gives you that deep, caramelized crust rather than a steamed, grey result, and the mushrooms get the same undisturbed treatment so they brown instead of releasing all their moisture at once. Fresh ginger and turmeric bloom in the pan alongside the garlic, adding warmth and depth without any processed spice blends that might carry hidden ingredients. It all comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and a sauce that captures every bit of flavor from the sear. Scatter some fresh parsley over the top before serving and it looks like something you'd order at a restaurant.
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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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