Mushroom Free Ginger-Scallion Beef Skillet
This sizzling skillet is everything a weeknight dinner should be — fast, bold, and deeply satisfying. Thinly sliced beef gets a quick marinade in coconut aminos and fresh ginger before hitting a screaming-hot pan, building a caramelized crust that makes the whole dish sing. The sauce layers bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and turmeric into something glossy and complex, thickened with arrowroot so it clings to every piece of beef and vegetable. Carrot matchsticks and scallions add crunch and brightness, while garlic and ginger matchsticks toasted in coconut oil give the base an aromatic depth that fills the kitchen instantly. For anyone navigating a mushroom-free approach, stir-fry sauces and umami-forward dishes can be a minefield — many rely on mushroom powder, oyster sauce, or mushroom-based broths to build that savory backbone. This recipe skips all of that entirely, leaning on coconut aminos and bone broth to deliver rich, savory flavor without a single fungal ingredient in sight. Every component is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no guesswork at the grocery store. Serve it straight from the skillet over rice or cauliflower rice and finish with those reserved dark green scallion tops for a pop of color that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 ½ lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
For the skillet
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced into matchsticks
- 1 bunch scallions (about 6), white and light green parts cut into 2-inch pieces, dark green tops thinly sliced and reserved for garnish
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
For the sauce
- ½ cup bone broth
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp arrowroot starch. Add the sliced beef and toss to coat evenly. Set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- 2
In a separate small bowl, stir together the bone broth, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, ground ginger, and salt. In a second small bowl, stir the remaining 1 tsp arrowroot starch with 1 tbsp cold water until smooth. Set both bowls near the stove.
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