Steak and Broccoli Stir Fry

Whole30 Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, an easy Paleo weeknight dinner made with Flank Steak. I top it with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Gluten Free!

Steak and broccoli stir fry is a budget-friendly Asian meal with flavors of carryout, but this lightened up version has no refined sugar.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Marinating Time30

Total Time47

Servings: servings

Calories: 291kcal

Equipment

immersion blender (optional)
12-inch skillet or wok

Ingredients

Steak Marinade and Stir Fry Sauce

2 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon grated ginger or ginger paste
⅓ cup coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon hot sauce optional
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder

Steak & Broccoli Stir Fry

1 pound flank steak skirt steak, or sirloin strip steak
5 cups broccoli florets
⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high-heat oil
½ teaspoon sesame seeds optional, for garnish
1 whole green onion optional, for garnish

Instructions

Mince the 2 cloves garlic and ½ teaspoon grated ginger. In a medium sized bowl, whisk the ⅓ cup coconut aminos, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and ½ teaspoon hot sauce (if using) together, then stir in the ginger, garlic, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.
Divide the marinade in half. Whisk the ¾ teaspoon cornstarch into one half to make the sauce. Cover the bowl and refrigerate.
While it's still cold, slice the 1 pound flank steak into ¼ inch thick slices against the grain.
Place the steak strips into a large zip top storage bag or container with a lid. Pour remaining half of the marinade over the beef, gently mix, and close the bag or cover the container.
Marinate the beef at room temperature for 30 minutes, or up to 10 hours in the fridge.
Cut the 5 cups broccoli florets into bite-sized florets. Add ⅓ cup water and the broccoli to a large skillet and cover. Bring to a simmer and lightly steam until it's just turning a bright green color, about 3 minutes. Remove the broccoli and set it aside.
In the same pan, heat the 2 tablespoons avocado oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Remove the slices of beef from the marinade and transfer them to the hot oil. Sear the meat for about 2 minutes per side. *Do not use the marinade — throw it out.
Add the reserved stir fry sauce and broccoli to the skillet and cook everything together, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the broccoli!
If desired, garnish with ½ teaspoon sesame seeds and sliced 1 whole green onion for serving.

Notes

To save time, you can add the marinade ingredients to a tall cup and use an immersion blender to combine everything — no chopping required!
Slice the meat while it's cold. It is a little easier than when it's room temperature.

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