Broccoli Beef Stir-Fry

This broccoli beef stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The beef is thinly sliced and cooked until browned, then the broccoli and bell peppers are added and cooked until tender. The sauce is made with soy sauce, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and stevia, and it's thickened with cornstarch. The stir-fry is served over cauliflower rice or brown rice, and it's garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Broccoli beef stir-fry is a classic Chinese dish that's made with beef, broccoli, and bell peppers. It's typically cooked in a wok over high heat, and the sauce is made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. This recipe is a healthier version of the classic dish, and it's made with coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, and stevia instead of sugar. It's also cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat, so it's not as likely to burn.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
• Bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• Flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain (about 1 pound)
• Olive oil or avocado oil for cooking (about 2 tablespoons)
• Garlic, minced (2 cloves)
• Ginger, grated (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (reduced-sodium, about 3 tablespoons)
• Coconut aminos (about 2 tablespoons)
• Rice vinegar (about 1 tablespoon)
• Stevia or other diabetic-friendly sweetener (about 1 teaspoon)

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan.
3. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
4. Add the broccoli and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds.
6. Stir in the soy sauce, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and stevia.
7. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
8. Serve over cauliflower rice or brown rice.
9. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.

Why It Works

• The beef is thinly sliced and cooked against the grain, so it's tender and flavorful.
• The vegetables are cooked until tender, but they still have a little bit of crunch.
• The sauce is made with a combination of soy sauce, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and stevia, so it's flavorful and umami-rich.
• The stir-fry is served over cauliflower rice or brown rice, so it's a complete meal.