Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Try making this Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry for your next lunch or dinner option! Flank steak serves as an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc, and phosphorus. Broccoli is packed with antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and support healthy blood sugar levels. Ginger is a spice that has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and helps reduce oxidative stress. Garlic helps boost heart health by lowering LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Serve this beef and broccoli stir fry over brown rice if desired and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Beef and Broccoli:

  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

  • 3 cups broccoli, chopped into florets

Stir Fry Sauce:

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 6 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce

  • 2 tsp garlic, grated

  • ½ cup hot water

  • 1 ½ tbsp corn starch

  • 3 tbsp coconut sugar

  • 2 tbsp sesame oil

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1) Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

2) Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of the coconut oil. Toss in broccoli florets and sauté for five minutes. Cook until broccoli is crisp, remove from pan, and set aside.

3) Add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sauté for 5 minutes each side or until meat is cooked through.

4) Add the stir fry sauce over the beef, reduce the heat to low-medium and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

5) Add in broccoli and stir well. Serve over cooked brown rice if desired and enjoy!