Whole30 Beef in Black Bean Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Whole30 Beef in Black Bean Sauce, a delightful take on a classic stir-fry made fully compatible with the Whole30 lifestyle. This recipe swaps traditional black bean sauce for coconut aminos, creating a soy-free, gluten-free, and Paleo-friendly dish that’s bursting with bold umami flavors. Tender strips of beef sirloin are stir-fried with vibrant bell peppers, sweet yellow onion, and aromatic garlic and ginger, all coated in a rich, thickened sauce made with arrowroot powder. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights while still feeling special enough for a weekend dinner. Garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and serve it alongside cauliflower rice or zoodles for a full Whole30-approved meal. Healthy, flavorful, and packed with protein, this recipe ensures you’ll never miss the traditional version!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the beef sirloin across the grain into strips and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the arrowroot powder and 1/4 cup water to form a slurry. Stir until smooth and set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

In the same pan, add more olive oil if necessary, then sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Add the bell peppers and onion to the pan. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 7

Pour in the coconut aminos and 1/2 cup filtered water, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

Step 8

Add the arrowroot slurry to the pan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Return the beef to the pan and cook everything together for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the beef is well-coated in the sauce.

Step 10

Season with crushed black pepper and remove from heat.

Step 11

Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1226.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1649.7

Total Fat 96.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 405.6mg	0%
Sodium 2434.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 126.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 206.3mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 2576.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.6%

Protein: 31.1%

Carbs: 15.3%