OMGOSH SO GOOD Beef + Broccoli
•Gluten-Free • Dairy-Free • Easily made VEGAN • Instapot • Skillet
Ingredients
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp olive oil or non-dairy butter
2 lbs flank steak (protip: have the butcher slice it fajita style against the grain) or Soy Curls*
1/4 cup water
Big bag of frozen or fresh broccoli florets (at least 12ish oz)
Big bag of frozen cauliflower rice (at least 12ish oz)
green onions, chopped
sesame seeds
Sauce Ingredients
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp fresh ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp ground red pepper flakes
1/4 cup tamari
1/4 cup coconut aminos
1 cup beef or veggie broth
2 Tbsp sesame oil
1/3 cup brown sugar, heaping
Cornstarch Slurry
1/3 cup water
2 Tbsp cornstarch
Please note that while there are many benefits to buying local and organic, preparing fresh foods in a way that works best for you and your budget is always a win! Don’t let your ability to access local/organic discourage you from going for it! Any fresh choices are more beneficial than processed ones.
Let’s put it together • Beef!
Prep your fresh or frozen broccoli florets and cauliflower rice
Get out a skillet, dump in the cauliflower rice, set aside
Prep your preferred way to steam broccoli. I like to use a large pot, filled with about an inch of water, and use a steamer basket to place the florets on, set aside
Mix together all sauce ingredients in a bowl: 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp fresh ginger (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger), 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup tamari, 1/4 cup coconut aminos, 1 cup beef or veggie broth, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, 1/3 HEAPING cup of brown sugar
Taste this mixture and adjust as desired
Place your skillet over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil, and begin to sautée the steak (approximately 1.5-2 minutes on each side, just enough to brown and sear a bit). Please note this part can be messy with the oil popping, so watch your heat ; )
If you are going vegan with this dish, you will not use the Instapot, this is a great place to rehydrate your soy curls according to the package
Place the meat into the Instapot, and use 1/4 cup of water in your skillet to deglaze the pan (aka: scrape up all the tasty brown bits off the bottom) and then pour this mixture into the Instapot over the meat
Pour sauce over the meat in the Instapot and stir
Turn on the heat sources to begin steaming your broccoli and cooking your cauliflower rice
Timing on the broccoli depends on if you are using frozen or fresh, I like to use high heat to bring the water to a boil and check-in with a fork about every 4 minutes. Once they’re crisp, but not mushy, turn off the heat, and set aside
With the cauliflower rice, I like to add a tablespoon of olive oil or non-dairy butter, as well as some salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat. The rice will start to defrost and cook, I typically check-in every 4 minutes to stir and taste. Once done, turn off the heat, and set aside
Close lid on Instapot, cook on High Pressure for 10-minutes and allow for a 10-minute natural release. Once complete, release the remaining pressure, open the Instapot, and turn it off
Make the slurry by mixing 1/3 cup water and 2 Tbsp cornstarch
Next, set the Instapot to Sautée, pour the slurry into the Instapot, stir, and continue to stir occasionally over the next 2-3 minutes. The sauce will begin to thicken (and continue to thicken as it cools). If you feel like you need more, mix 1 Tbsp cornstarch with 1 Tbsp water. Turn off the Instapot
Mix in your steamed broccoli, stir
Scoop your cauliflower rice onto a plate, scoop a delicious serving of your beef and broccoli on top, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds
Enjoy!
Let’s put it together • Vegan!
Prep your fresh or frozen broccoli florets and cauliflower rice
Get out a skillet, dump in the cauliflower rice, set aside
Prep your preferred way to steam broccoli. I like to use a large pot, filled with about an inch of water, and use a steamer basket to place the florets on, set aside
Rehydrate your soy curls according to the directions on the package
Mix together all sauce ingredients in a bowl: 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp fresh ginger (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger), 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup tamari, 1/4 cup coconut aminos, 1 cup beef or veggie broth, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, 1/3 HEAPING cup of brown sugar
Taste this mixture and adjust as desired
Turn on the heat sources to begin steaming your broccoli and cooking your cauliflower rice
Timing on the broccoli depends on if you are using frozen or fresh, I like to use high heat to bring the water to a boil and check-in with a fork about every 4 minutes. Once they’re crisp , but not mushy, turn off the heat, and set aside
With the cauliflower rice, I like to add a Tablespoon of olive oil or non-dairy butter, as well as some salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat. The rice will start to defrost and cook, I typically check-in every 4 minutes to stir and taste. Once done, turn off the heat, and set aside
Strain and dump rehydrated soy curls into a large skillet, pour sauce mixture, and stir over medium heat, bring to simmer for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally
Make the slurry by mixing 1/3 cup water and 2 Tbsp cornstarch
Pour the slurry into the skillet, stir, and continue to stir occasionally over the next 2-3 minutes while continuing to simmer. The sauce will begin to thicken (and continue to thicken as it cools). If you feel like you need more slurry, mix 1 Tbsp cornstarch with 1 Tbsp water, and combine
Mix in your steamed broccoli, stir
Scoop your cauliflower rice onto a plate, scoop a delicious serving of your soy curls and broccoli on top, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds
Enjoy!
Feel free to experiment and add in MORE veggies to this dish! Button mushrooms and baby corn are a fantastic addition (add into skillet at step 6), as are carrots (steam with the broccoli). This recipe was adjusted and adapted from the original by Sweet and Savory Meals, found here!
Lindsey is an encourager, optimist, health + life coach, and yoga teacher who helps caregivers live fuller, healthier, vibrant lives through exploring all aspects of their life and health while helping to cultivate simple, sustainable fun-size habits, so that they can continue to make a meaningful impact in themselves, their loved ones, and the world, for generations to come.
