Macadamia Free Ginger-Scallion Mongolian Beef
Bold, glossy, and packed with umami, this Mongolian beef hits every note you want from a takeout-style dish — caramelized edges, tender strips of flank steak, and a sauce that clings to every piece. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and bring a deep, slightly sweet savory flavor, while fresh ginger and garlic give the whole thing a bright, aromatic kick. A light coating of arrowroot starch is the secret to that restaurant-quality sear; letting the beef rest before it hits the pan means you get a proper crust instead of sad, steamed meat. The sauce comes together in minutes and thickens into something genuinely glossy and gorgeous, with a touch of turmeric adding warmth and color. Scallions go in two stages — the white parts cook down into the base, and the green tops get tossed in at the end for freshness and a little bite. This is the kind of dish that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did, and it's completely free of tree nuts so you never have to second-guess a single ingredient. Serve it straight from the skillet while everything is still sizzling.
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 ½ lb flank steak, sliced against the grain into ¼-inch strips
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the sauce
- ½ cup coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For cooking
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 6 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (white and green parts separated)
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced flank steak in a large bowl, sprinkle with the arrowroot starch and salt, and toss until every piece is evenly coated. Let the coated beef rest at room temperature for 30 minutes — this allows the starch to adhere and helps the beef sear rather than steam.
- 2
While the beef rests, whisk together the coconut aminos, maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, and turmeric in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
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