Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

8 steps

Whole30 and Paleo. Can be ready in 30 minutes.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:10:13 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories393.7 kcal (20%)

Total Fat17.3 g (25%)

Carbs20 g (8%)

Sugars8.5 g (9%)

Protein40 g (80%)

Sodium1321.7 mg (66%)

Fiber3.2 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1.5 lbsflank steak

thinly sliced against the grain, Note: can place in freezer for 15 min to make slicing easier

½ tspSea salt

black pepper

fresh ground

1 tablespooncoconut aminos

2 teaspoonsarrowroot flour

or tapioca

1 tablespoonsolive oil

4 cupsbroccoli florets

3scallions

divided, white part sliced thin & green part sliced into ~0.25 in pieces

6 clovesgarlic

minced or grated

2 teaspoonfresh ginger

grated

Stir Fry Sauce

6 tablespoonscoconut aminos

1 tablespoonsesame oil

6 tablespoonsbroth

or water

1 tablespoonrice vinegar

or apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoonsarrowroot flour

or tapioca flour

Serve

Sautéed, to serve over

Instructions

Step 1

Place the sliced beef in a large bowl or gallon zip bag. Toss with sea salt, black pepper, 1 tbsp. arrowroot starch ad 2 tablespoon coconut aminos. Mix well, cover and allow to marinate at room temperature 15 - 30 minutes.

Step 2

Blanch broccoli until crsip-tender either in microwave (on high ~3-4 min.) or steam on stove top.

Step 3

Combine scallion whites, garlic and ginger.

Step 4

Whisk coconut aminos, sesame oil, broth, rice vinegar and arrowroot flour together.

Step 5

Heat 1 tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet (12 in.) over high heat until just smoking. Add the beef in a single layer using tongs to break up any clumps. Cook, without stirring, about 2 min., until beef is browned. Stir and continue to cook another 2 min.

Step 6

Add the scallion, garlic and ginger mixture and cook about 1 minute.

Step 7

Whisk the stir fry sauce to combine well. Add sauce and broccoli to skillet. Cover and cook 3-5 min. until broccoli is tender and sauce has thickened.

Step 8

Off heat, garnish with scallion greens and sesame seeds. Serve with cauliflower rice or brown rice.