Beef and Broccoli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Beef and Broccoli
Description
The Beef and Broccoli recipe uses thinly sliced steak marinated briefly in tamari and sweet rice flour to tenderize and add flavor. The sauce base blends tamari, chicken broth, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes to create a balanced mix of savory, sweet, and mildly spicy notes. Cooking in a wok or skillet, the broccoli and bell pepper are stir-fried separately to maintain their crispness, before searing the beef quickly until just cooked through with some pink remaining to keep it tender. Combining all components allows the sauce to slightly thicken and coat the ingredients evenly.
This dish is typically served over cooked rice and finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion, providing fresh and nutty touches. The balance of textures from tender beef and crisp vegetables makes it a practical choice for a satisfying meal. The use of gluten-free tamari and sweet rice flour accommodates gluten sensitivities if needed.
Ingredients
- 1- flank steak cut very thin against the grain, or sirloin steak, ¼ pound
- 1/ tamari divided, reduced sodium, gluten-free, 2 cup + 2 tablespoons
- 2 ½ tablespoons sweet rice flour divided, gluten-free, brand Bob's Red Mill
- ¾ chicken broth gluten-free, 1 cup
- ¼ brown sugar 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- ½ ground ginger 1 teaspoon
- ½ red chili pepper flakes or more or less, 1 teaspoon
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper , seeded and sliced
- ¼ cup water
- 2 grapeseed oil divided, or vegetable oil, tablespoons
- rice for serving, cooked
- sesame seeds for garnish
- green onion , chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Add steak, 2 tablespoons gluten-free Tamari, and 1 tablespoon Sweet Rice Flour to a large Ziplock bag then seal and squish to evenly coat. Place the bag into the refrigerator to marinate for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add remaining ½ cup gluten-free Tamari, remaining 1-½ tablespoons Sweet Rice Flour, chicken broth, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ground ginger, and red chili pepper flakes to a bowl then whisk to combine and set aside.
- Heat a large wok or non-stick skillet over high heat then add water and broccoli. Stir fry until broccoli is crisp tender, 2-3 minutes, then remove to a plate and set aside. Repeat the process with the red bell pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil in the wok then add ½ the marinated beef in one layer. Let sit undisturbed until seared, 30 seconds, then stir fry until just barely cooked through (some pink still showing is ok.) Remove to plate with broccoli then cook remaining beef in remaining 1 Tablespoon oil, and then add to plate.
- Add sauce to wok then simmer until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Add cooked broccoli and beef back into wok then stir to combine. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve over cooked rice.
- Recipe from Iowa Girl Eats Gluten-Free for Beginners: 30 Day Meal Plan and Guide for Gluten-Free Success
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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