Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli , By recipes.ataaz.co .

Beef and Broccoli stir fry makes the perfect dish when that takeout craving hits! Best of all, this skinny recipe for beef and broccoli is SO easy to make. It’s flavorful and much healthier and way better than any Asian carry-out. Great for Sunday meal prep for school or work lunchboxes or lunch bowls!

Total Time: 40 Minutes, Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients :

• 3/4 pound flank steak or sirloin, trimmed of fat, very thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
• water for blanching broccoli (omit if not blanching)
• 2 cloves garlic finely minced
• 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 3-1/2 cups broccoli florets about 1 head
For the Beef Marinade:
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot or tapioca starch for paleo
• 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce can substitute with gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo-friendly version
• 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce optional for color & extra flavor(leave out for gluten free or paleo version)
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
• 1-1/2 Tablespoons oyster sauce or vegetarian flavored oyster sauce, leave out for paleo version
• 1-1/2 Teaspoons low sodium soy sauce can substitute with gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo-friendly version
• 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce optional, but recommended
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or 1 teaspoon raw honey for paleo
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Mirin Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry (omit for paleo version)
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch can substitute with arrowroot or tapioca starch for paleo
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup cold water sodium free chicken broth for extra flavor, plus more as needed to thin out the sauce
Serving Suggestions:
• cooked rice, quinoa, or noodles

Instructions :

• Marinate the beef: In a medium bowl, mix together all of the ingredients for the marinade. Add the beef slices and stir until coated. Set aside for at least 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile blanch the broccoli: (skip if not blanching) In a large non-stick saute pan or wok on high heat, bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 30 seconds. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
• Make the sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat cooking oil over high heat, for about 2 minutes - using the same non-stick pan or wok you used for your broccoli. The pan needs to be hot enough that you start seeing a little bit of smoke rising.
• Quickly add the beef to the smoking pan and spread the pieces out to a single layer allowing them to sear and brown. Add the garlic and continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink (about 1-2 minutes making sure not to overcook). Pour in the sauce, stirring constantly, until the sauce boils and thickens - about 30 seconds. Add more water if needed to thin out the sauce. Quickly stir in the broccoli and toss everything together to coat well. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
• For meal prep: Divide evenly into lunch containers with your favorite carb - rice, quinoa or noodles.

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