Nightshade Free Ginger-Scallion Beef Skillet
Skipping nightshades doesn't mean skipping bold, satisfying flavor — and this ginger-scallion beef skillet is proof. Thinly sliced beef gets a quick marinade of coconut aminos and fresh ginger before hitting a screaming-hot pan, building the kind of deep, caramelized sear that makes a stir-fry genuinely craveable. The sauce leans on bone broth, a touch of apple cider vinegar, and turmeric for warmth and depth, all without a drop of tomato, hot sauce, or anything else that tends to sneak nightshades into an otherwise clean dish. Carrot matchsticks and scallions round out the skillet with color and a little sweetness, keeping things hearty and vegetable-forward at the same time. The arrowroot slurry pulls the whole sauce together into something glossy and clingy — the kind that coats every piece of beef and makes you want to eat it straight from the pan. It comes together fast once your mise en place is ready, so this is a genuinely weeknight-friendly option that doesn't feel like a compromise. Finish it with those reserved dark green scallion tops and you've got a dish that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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