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Paleo + Whole 30 Broccoli & Beef Chinese Stir Fry

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Paleo + Whole 30 Broccoli & Beef Chinese Stir Fry

It is whole 30 and paleo-approved, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. This broccoli and beef Chinese stir fry is so simple it can be enjoyed on any night of the week. With this delicious recipe, you can still enjoy Chinese cuisine without breaking clean eating habits.

We can pack them full of vegetables and make them in one dish, two must-have requirements for this busy mama! They are easy to make, and we can whip them up super quick, two more must-haves. 😉 We love making a stir fry for lunch or dinner!

Served with cauliflower rice or steamed quinoa, this makes the perfect dinner or lunch. We am not much of a meal planner and usually start thinking about dinner when our stomach starts growling. With no time to bake, we go straight to the skillet. As long as we have some defrosted meat and some vegetables, we can make a stir fry for dinner.

Obviously, it has become part of our regular menu rotation, and we couldn’t wait to share it with you! This recipe was inspired by one of our favorite Chinese dishes. Our husband went as far as saying this was his favorite meal ever.

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PALEO + WHOLE 30 BROCCOLI AND BEEF CHINESE STIR FRY

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 pounds steak, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red hot pepper flakes
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 cups broccoli
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 3/4 cup coconut aminos (This is the kind that we use and love!)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. We prefer to use a cast-iron skillet, but any skillet will do.
  2. Once the skillet is hot, you can add the sliced steak.
  3. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and red hot pepper flakes.
  4. Add in one medium-size onion cut into slices.
  5. When the meat is mostly browned, add in the broccoli.
  6. Stir well and leave over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until broccoli is hot. We don’t like our broccoli to be overcooked and prefer it a little crunchy. Allow it to cook until the broccoli has the desired texture.
  7. Add in sliced almonds and coconut aminos.
  8. Stir well and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS Beef chunks and broccoli in white bowl topped with chopped almonds.

We always pack our husband’s lunch for work, and we love being able to pack him leftovers from the dinner the night before. This dish is delicious served by itself, but if you are anything like me, you like to stretch meals. We made this recipe with two pounds of meat because we have a large family, and we love leftovers.

To make this meal stretch further, we like to serve it with rice or quinoa. If you are on the paleo or whole 30diet, you can serve this with cauliflower rice.

WHY DO WE USE COCONUT AMINOS IN REPLACE OF SOY SAUCE?

We know what you are thinking because we thought it too; how can you eat a Chinese dish without soy sauce? Soy sauce is what gives the Chinese dish that unique flavor.

Don’t get me wrong, we love soy sauce, but as usual, we got reading the labels. And with that, soy sauce is no longer something we keep in our home. In comes the most delicious substitute ever….coconut aminos!

It resembles soy sauce and tastes similar. It is salty, slightly sweet, and rich in flavor. Coconut aminos are the perfect addition to any Chinese or rice dish. Coconut aminos is a delicious sauce made from the sap of a coconut.

5 BENEFITS OF COCONUT AMINOS

  1. Like all coconut products, coconut aminos are amazing for heart health.
  2. Coconut aminos is low on the glycemic index chart, which ranks the carbohydrate in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels.
  3. It is packed with minerals, contains a significant source of vitamin C, and high in B vitamins.
  4. Eating a diet of coconut-based products can reduce the risk of diabetes. On the flip side, eating a diet high in soy products can lead to diabetes.
  5. Coconut is high in antioxidants making this a superfood that can help to boost the immune system naturally.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH SOY SAUCE?

Even if a product is made out of things that do not have the option to be GMO, they will be sure to let you know it is GMO-free. If you are alive and breathing, you have probably heard of GMO’S, am we right? If not, head to your pantry or fridge and start reading your labels. Most likely, something will say GMO-free. This is not because most things are GMO-free, but actually, because most distributors are aware that people want GMO-free food.

93% of soybeans are genetically modified. So most likely, if you have a food item with soy in it, it will indeed contain GMOs. Unless you are buying organic soy sauce, it too will be genetically modified. “GMO” stands for Genetically Modified Organism.

Aside from the GMOs, soy also contains isoflavones, which act like estrogen in the body. This can affect men, women, and children negatively.

Soy contains high levels of goitrogens, which can lead to hypothyroid problems.

Most soy sauces contain gluten, whereas coconut aminos are gluten-free.

WHY COOK THIS IN A CAST IRON SKILLET? Broccoli, beef, and onions cooking in cast iron skillet.

If you are looking for a nonstick skillet, cast iron is the healthiest option. Many non-stick skillets are made out of toxic material that can get into your food. Cast iron skillets cook the meat evenly, are nonstick, and leave traces of iron in your food.

Find our favorite cast iron skillet HERE.

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Paleo + Whole 30 Broccoli and Beef Chinese Stir Fry

By the studio Ascher Prep: 10 minutes minsCook: 20 minutes minsTotal: 30 minutes mins Servings: 6 people This delicious paleo and whole 30 broccoli is the perfect Chinese dish for dinner or lunch. SaveSaved Pin Print This broccoli and beef Chinese stir fry is so simple it can be enjoyed on any night of the week. With this delicious recipe, you can still enjoy Chinese cuisine without breaking the clean eating habits. It is whole 30 and paleo-approved, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.

Equipment

  • 12" skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 lbs steak, sliced
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • ½ tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp red hot pepper flakes
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 cups broccoli, fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ¾ cups coconut aminos
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Instructions

  • Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Once the skillet is hot you can add the sliced steak.
  • Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and red hot pepper flakes.
  • Add in the slices of one medium-size onion.
  • When the meat is close to being done add in the broccoli. Stir well and cook over medium heat. Allow it to cook until the broccoli has the desired texture.
  • Add in almonds and coconut aminos. Stir well and serve

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Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Trans Fat: 0.002g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 1940mg, Potassium: 696mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 391IU, Vitamin C: 54mg, Calcium: 67mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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