Wheat Free Garlic-Mushroom Beef Skillet
Savory, deeply browned beef meets earthy cremini mushrooms in a skillet dish that feels like something you'd order at a restaurant — except you made it at home in one pan. The sauce is built from coconut aminos and bone broth, which means you get that rich, umami-forward depth without a drop of soy sauce or anything wheat-derived. Coconut aminos is the quiet hero here: it brings the savory punch you'd expect from a traditional stir-fry sauce while keeping the whole dish naturally free of gluten and wheat. Garlic, fresh ginger, and turmeric bloom in the pan before the broth goes in, layering in warmth and complexity that makes the sauce taste like it simmered for hours. The technique matters too — searing the beef in batches and letting the mushrooms sit undisturbed until golden ensures you get real caramelization rather than a steamed, soggy result. Apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness at the end to balance the richness and make every bite feel alive. Scatter some fresh parsley over the top and serve it straight from the skillet while the sauce is still glossy and clinging to everything.
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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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