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8.23.17

Beef & Broccoli Easy Stir Fry {Whole30 & Paleo}

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This Paleo and Whole30 Beef & Broccoli stir fry is perfect for weeknight dinners! Thinly sliced flank steak in a sesame garlic sauce with crisp tender broccoli that’s ready in 30 minutes. You can serve this alone or over cauliflower rice and it’s soooo yummy!  Gluten free, paleo, low carb, Whole30 compliant and kid approved!

This Paleo and Whole30 Beef & Broccoli stir fry is perfect for weeknight dinners! Thinly sliced flank steak in a sesame garlic sauce with crisp tender broccoli that's ready in 30 minutes. You can serve this alone or over cauliflower rice and it's soooo yummy!  Gluten free, paleo, low carb, Whole30 compliant and kid approved!

Beef with broccoli – this was my standard Chinese takeout order since I was about 13 and finally outgrew my chicken lo-mein cravings.  Nothing against lo-mein – it’s deee-lish, but beef & broccoli with pork fried rice was my go-to at least once a week for probably 10 years, maybe longer.

I shied away from re-creating takeout meals for awhile, mainly because I never actually COOKED these meals prior to going Paleo (ah, takeout), and felt intimidated by first learning the original ingredients/methods, and then trying to make-’em Paleo.

This Paleo and Whole30 Beef & Broccoli stir fry is perfect for weeknight dinners! Thinly sliced flank steak in a sesame garlic sauce with crisp tender broccoli that's ready in 30 minutes. You can serve this alone or over cauliflower rice and it's soooo yummy!  Gluten free, paleo, low carb, Whole30 compliant and kid approved!

Anyway, I started with this easy (yes, really!) beef & broccoli stir fry and have since moved on to a few of my other favorite Chinese takeout re-creations, which I’ll share with you guys over the next few weeks.  Interspersed with desserts, fall baking recipes and such.

By the way, can you believe we’re even discussing fall baking already?   But it’s really, really here.  I mean, it’s August-flipping-23rd already!  Summer vacation is gone and PSLs are probably being sold as of this week.  Or last.  Who knows anymore with these PSLs – they’ve taken over the fall and are moving straight up into summer.

This Paleo and Whole30 Beef & Broccoli stir fry is perfect for weeknight dinners! Thinly sliced flank steak in a sesame garlic sauce with crisp tender broccoli that's ready in 30 minutes. You can serve this alone or over cauliflower rice and it's soooo yummy!  Gluten free, paleo, low carb, Whole30 compliant and kid approved!

But why don’t we chill on the pumpkin for a moment (while we can) and dig our forks into this beef.  After doing some research, I decided to go with flank steak even though it can be tough, since in my experience it’s more flavorful than other cuts, and if you slice it nice and thin against the grain and don’t overcook, it comes out perfectly in my opinion.  The quick marinade helps to tenderize it as well. However, if you have another cut in mind that you’d like to use, go right ahead and use it – this is YOUR dinner, after all!

This Paleo and Whole30 Beef & Broccoli stir fry is perfect for weeknight dinners! Thinly sliced flank steak in a sesame garlic sauce with crisp tender broccoli that's ready in 30 minutes. You can serve this alone or over cauliflower rice and it's soooo yummy!  Gluten free, paleo, low carb, Whole30 compliant and kid approved!

The key to making this meal a breeze is PREP!  I’m not the best at prepping – I totally admit it.  But for those of you who regularly meal-prep, you will have a much easier time with this since there’s a lot of chopping/slicing/mincing prior to actually cooking.

Once all that is done, the meal comes together in under 30 minutes, even allotting 15-20 minutes for the sliced steak to marinate.   As with all stir fry recipes, the cooking happens FAST, so be ready and focused because it’s easy to overcook something if you get distracted!  My weakness is the broccoli – perfectly crisp-tender broccoli needs my ultimate attention, and too many times I’ve let it go too far…

This Paleo and Whole30 Beef & Broccoli stir fry is perfect for weeknight dinners! Thinly sliced flank steak in a sesame garlic sauce with crisp tender broccoli that's ready in 30 minutes. You can serve this alone or over cauliflower rice and it's soooo yummy!  Gluten free, paleo, low carb, Whole30 compliant and kid approved!

But enough about my broccoli woes – it’s time to cook!  All ingredients listed for this recipe are Paleo and Whole30 compliant – however, for some ingredients (such as fish sauce) you will need to buy specific brands to avoid sugar and additives – just click the hyperlinks to view the brands I buy and use myself.  I think we’re ready to begin – let’s go!!

Beef & Broccoli Easy Stir Fry {Whole30 & Paleo}

This Paleo and Whole30 Beef & Broccoli stir fry is perfect for weeknight dinners! Thinly sliced flank steak in a sesame garlic sauce with crisp tender broccoli that's ready in 30 minutes. You can serve this alone or over cauliflower rice and it's soooo yummy!  Gluten free, paleo, low carb, Whole30 compliant and kid approved!

Beef & Broccoli Easy Stir Fry {Whole30 & Paleo}

This Paleo and Whole30 Beef & Broccoli stir fry is perfect for weeknight dinners! Thinly sliced flank steak in a sesame garlic sauce with crisp tender broccoli that's ready in 30 minutes. You can serve this alone or over cauliflower rice and it's soooo yummy! Gluten free, paleo, low carb, Whole30 compliant and kid approved!
Author: Michele Rosen
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: Paleo, Whole30
Servings: 6 servings
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4.44 from 16 votes

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs flank steak sliced very thin (about 1/4 inch strips) against the grain
  • 1 Tbsp coconut aminos* for meat marinade
  • 1 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar for meat marinade
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt for meat marinade
  • 1 and 1/2 -2 heads broccoli cut into florets (about 12 oz florets)
  • 2 tbsp water for broccoli
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or preferred cooking fat divided
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions white and green parts, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

For sauce:

  • 6 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp pure sesame oil
  • 1/2 tbsp fish sauce Red Boat is Paleo and Whole30 friendly
  • 2 tbsp water or broth
  • 2 tsp tapioca or arrowroot starch
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • Toasted sesame seeds and more thinly sliced scallions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the sliced beef in a large bowl and toss with with the 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp acv, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Cover and allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 30) while you prep the other ingredients
  2. For the sauce, whisk together the 6 Tbsp coconut aminos, 2 tbsp water or broth and tapioca or arrowroot starch until dissolved, then whisk in the remaining sauce ingredients until well combined, set aside.
  3. Make sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before beginning to cook the broccoli.
  4. To cook the broccoli, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add broccoli and toss to coat, then lower the heat, add the 2 tbsp water and cover the skillet (anything that mostly fits will do) for about 30 seconds, until bright green. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and allow it to cool enough to wipe out any water/broccoli pieces. Add the second Tbsp coconut oil to the skillet and heat over high heat. After preheated, add the sliced beef in a single layer and brown on one side - this will happen very quickly. Use tongs to flip the beef, and immediately add the garlic, white scallions, and ginger, stir to combine.
  6. Add the sauce and continue to stir and cook for about 1 minute, until thickened. Lastly, add the broccoli and green onion, toss/stir to combine with the beef and sauce and cook while stirring for just 15-30 more seconds, then remove from heat.
  7. Top with more sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve alone or with cauliflower rice - enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*Coconut aminos is similar to soy sauce in flavor but is Paleo and Whole30 compliant. I buy mine at my local grocery store in the organic foods section but I've also seen it near the vinegar, as well as in international foods section.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal
Carbohydrates: 11g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 790mg
Potassium: 341mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 1g
Vitamin A: 675IU
Vitamin C: 91.5mg
Calcium: 52mg
Iron: 0.8mg

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What I Used To Make My Beef & Broccoli Easy Stir Fry: 


Want more easy Whole30 compliant dinner ideas?  Try one of these!

Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

One-Pan Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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Reader Reviews & Comments

  1. SassyJo33 says

    August 23, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    Delicious; Super easy and completely satisfying!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      August 24, 2017 at 6:13 am

      Awesome!

      Reply
  2. Joanne says

    August 24, 2017 at 12:19 am

    I love simple meals and broccoli is one of my favorite veggies. What time is dinner? 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele says

      August 24, 2017 at 6:10 am

      I think you’ll love this then 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rebecca says

    September 4, 2017 at 11:08 pm

    5 stars
    Ummm – I just made this and am eating it right now and this is one of the best paleo/whole 30 recipes I’ve made to date!! Thank you so much!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 5, 2017 at 1:28 pm

      So happy you like it!

      Reply
  4. Jacinta says

    October 8, 2017 at 8:10 am

    This looks delicious and super nutrient dense too.
    Thanks so much for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele says

      October 8, 2017 at 11:29 am

      Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Nina says

    February 23, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!! No leftovers, will be making this again. We loved it.

    Reply
  6. Kirstin says

    March 22, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    1 star
    Unfortunately, I really didn’t like this. Marinating the meat in apple vinegar did not appeal to me at all.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      March 23, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      Sorry it didn’t work out!

      Reply
  7. Katie says

    July 10, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    what if you don’t have the fish sauce? is there anything else you would use?

    Reply
    • Faye says

      December 5, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      I just skip it. Tastes great without

      Reply
  8. Sherry Marshall says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    5 stars
    Omg so good! I’m on day 4 of whole30 and struggling. This hit the spot!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 31, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      Oh that’s great to hear! Hope you try a few more and enjoy – you’ve got this!

      Reply
  9. Kara says

    August 9, 2018 at 4:03 am

    5 stars
    Fantastic. Wouldn’t change a thing.

    Reply
  10. Anna D. says

    September 18, 2018 at 9:15 am

    5 stars
    We loved this! My preschoolers ate all their broccoli. So flavorful. We ate this over cauliflower rice. I bought precut broccoli and frozen cauliflower rice and it made this dinner such an easy one.

    Reply
    • Anna says

      January 22, 2020 at 1:56 pm

      Do you think this could be done in the crock pot? Am in love with this recipe! Was trying to make it for people at work but we don’t have a stove!

      Reply
  11. Tony Bologna says

    October 17, 2018 at 9:47 pm

    5 stars
    This is a fantastic recipe. I think it’s one of my favorites of all time!

    One thing to add though, accidentally sliced up too much ginger root one time before mincing and realized halfway through that I had way overdone it. I decided to just roll with it, and it actually turned out really well! So if you’re looking for even more flavor I don’t see a reason not to add more ginger than originally prescribed.

    Reply
  12. Ode says

    November 5, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    Do you think I can make this in the instant pot ?

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 12, 2018 at 6:10 pm

      Yes, I’d say so! Not sure of the timing though.

      Reply
  13. Gina says

    November 26, 2018 at 10:39 pm

    It was a 5 star with the hubby… sad it wont let me sace to Pinterest tho??

    Reply
  14. Yusbeli Uriostegui says

    May 8, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    5 stars
    Just started trying to eat more paleo friendly everything and this was AMAZING!!! My family loved it also. I didn’t care for the fish sauce smell but other than that it turned out PERFECT, we loved it. Thank you for all your recipes!!

    Reply
  15. Christine says

    January 26, 2020 at 6:51 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! Another great recipe. This is going in regular rotation!

    Reply
  16. regs says

    January 26, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe, thanks for sharing1

    Reply

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