Skip the Takeout: This Beef Stir-Fry is Clean, Fast, and Family-Approved! 🍽️
Craving Chinese takeout but trying to keep things clean and blood sugar-friendly? 🙋‍♀️ You’re going to love this Beef Stir-Fry with Red Peppers & Onions — it’s loaded with flavor, made in under 30 minutes, and uses simple, whole ingredients your body will thank you for.
This is one of those “fakeout takeout” recipes that totally satisfies the craving without the crash — perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a quick weekend dinner. And yes, my kids and my husband devour it!
It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free — thanks to clean swaps like coconut aminos, tapioca starch, and a touch of raw honey. 🙌 I’ve linked my go-to pantry staples below to make it easy for you to stock up.
🌟 Clean Ingredients That Make It Shine:
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Coconut Aminos – A soy-free, lower-sodium alternative to soy sauce. I use this one — it’s organic and affordable!
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Tapioca Starch – For thickening the sauce naturally (you can also sub with arrowroot powder).
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Grass-fed Flank Steak – You can also use sirloin or even thinly sliced chicken breast!
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Colorful Veggies – Bell peppers, red onion, garlic, and fresh ginger bring BIG flavor.
Making the swap from takeout to cooking at home might feel like a big shift at first, but it’s one of the most empowering things you can do for your health and your family. You control the ingredients, skip the hidden sugars and oils, and still get bold, delicious flavors — without the bloat, blood sugar rollercoaster, or guilt. Plus, home-cooked meals bring everyone to the table and make healthy eating feel doable, not restrictive.
🥢 Pro Tips:
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Want to keep it lower carb? Serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps!
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Make it a full meal prep: double the batch and store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
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Add a squeeze of lime and sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning for a fun twist!
💬 Let’s Chat:
Have you made a clean takeout recipe at home? Drop your favorite in the comments or tag me when you try this one!
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Takeout-Style Beef Stir Fry with Red Peppers & Onions
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Coconut Aminos
- 6 Tbsp. water, divided
- 2 Tbsp. tapioca starch (or arrowroot starch)
- raw honey
- 1 lb. flank steak, thinly sliced into ½-inch strips
- 1 tsp. coconut oil (or avocado oil)
- 4 bell peppers, any color, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 large red onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thin slice fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (or ½ tsp dried ginger)
Instructions
- Make the sauce:In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, 3 Tbsp water, and raw honey. Set aside.
- Prep the thickener:In another small bowl, mix the tapioca starch with the remaining 3 Tbsp of water to form a slurry. Set aside.
- Sear the beef:Heat coconut oil in a large cast iron skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the flank steak strips and stir-fry for about 2–3 minutes, until just cooked through and no longer pink. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the veggies:In the same skillet, add bell peppers, red onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until just tender but still crisp.
- Bring it all together:Push the veggies to the edges of the pan and pour the coconut aminos sauce into the center. Let it bubble for 30 seconds, then slowly stir in the tapioca slurry, mixing continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Finish it off:Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss everything together until well-coated in the sauce and heated through — about 1–2 more minutes.
- Serve & enjoy:Spoon over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles of choice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime for an extra pop of flavor!
Notes
Why You’ll Love It:
- Better than takeout
- Whole30/Paleo-friendly
- Family-approved
- Ready in 30 minutes or less
- Blood sugar-friendly when paired with cauliflower rice or low-GI grains