Whole30 Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Savor the bold, savory flavors of this Whole30 Beef in Black Bean Sauce, a wholesome twist on the classic takeout favorite! This recipe skips traditional black bean sauce and instead embraces coconut aminos and fresh aromatics like garlic and ginger to create a rich, umami-packed glaze that keeps the dish 100% Whole30-compliant. Tender slices of seared beef sirloin are paired with a vibrant medley of stir-fried bell peppers and onions, all coated in a velvety sauce thickened with arrowroot powder. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights and serves up clean, satisfying comfort. Garnished with fresh green onions, this flavorful dish is gluten-free, soy-free, and packed with nutrients, making it a must-try for those seeking a healthy yet indulgent dinner option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 cup filtered water
- 2 green onions
Instructions
Thinly slice the beef sirloin across the grain into strips and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the arrowroot powder and 1/4 cup water to form a slurry. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Slice the green and red bell peppers into strips, and chop the onion into chunks. Chop the green onions for garnish.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef strips and sear until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add more olive oil if necessary, then sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the bell peppers and onion to the pan. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Pour in the coconut aminos and 1/2 cup filtered water, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
Add the arrowroot slurry to the pan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Return the beef to the pan and cook everything together for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the beef is well-coated in the sauce.
Season with crushed black pepper and remove from heat.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.8 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2435 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 126.4 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 2577 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
