Xanthan Gum Free Garlic-Mushroom Beef Skillet
Deeply browned beef, golden mushrooms, and a glossy pan sauce built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — this skillet dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. Many sauces and condiments rely on thickeners or stabilizers to get that silky, coat-the-back-of-a-spoon consistency, but here the sauce reduces naturally from bone broth, coconut aminos, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, with zero additives needed. The result is rich, savory, and completely clean-label. Garlic, fresh ginger, and turmeric do the heavy lifting on flavor, while fresh thyme adds a subtle herbal note that ties everything together. The technique matters too — searing the beef in batches over high heat and letting the mushrooms sit undisturbed until deeply golden are the small moves that make this taste like something from a proper restaurant kitchen. A scatter of flat-leaf parsley at the end brightens the whole dish and makes it look as good as it tastes. Serve it straight from the skillet and don't let a drop of that sauce go to waste.
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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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