Shellfish Free Garlic-Mushroom Beef Skillet
Rich, savory, and built entirely around bold land-based ingredients, 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 over high heat, locking in deep, caramelized flavor before a pan full of golden cremini mushrooms, fragrant garlic, fresh ginger, and earthy turmeric takes things to another level. The sauce — built from coconut aminos, bone broth, and a splash of apple cider vinegar — reduces into something glossy and complex, lifting every browned bit off the pan in the process. For anyone navigating shellfish concerns, this recipe is naturally worry-free from start to finish: every single ingredient is straightforward, with no hidden seafood-derived sauces or broths to second-guess. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting that soy or oyster sauce might otherwise handle, delivering that deep umami punch without any of the usual label-reading stress. The whole skillet comes together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying a genuinely satisfying plate. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and serve it straight from the pan while the sauce is still glossy and the beef is perfectly tender.
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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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