Loaded with perfectly seasoned beef and broccoli, this quick and easy gluten free Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is sure to satisfy your craving for take-out.
One of the things I miss the most after being diagnosed with Celiac disease is the convenience of being able to eat anything, anywhere, anytime. Pre-gluten free days, the only question was “What are you hungry for?”, or “Do they have something the kids will eat?”.
Now, getting ready to go out to eat is similar to preparing for battle. You have lists, plans, strategies. And back up lists, plan, and strategies just in case.
When I could still eat gluten, we’d order take-out occasionally. It’s not that it was a weekly occurrence, but it was nice to be able to order take-out on a whim. One of our favorite take-out foods was Chinese food.
I’ve been able to create gluten free sweet & sour chicken balls, as well as gluten free restaurant style fried rice, but both of those dishes do take quite a bit of time to make. Sometimes, you want something quick, and this Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry can be prepared in less time than it would take to pick up take-out.
Some options when making this gluten free Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry:
- We like to serve this stir fry over rice. I admit that I have a problem cooking rice on the stove top – it always ends up mushy. What saved me is when I learned how to make Baked Rice from My Gluten-Free Kitchen. It’s a pretty foolproof technique.
- If you want more veggies in your stir fry, feel free to add a diced red pepper or more carrot. I like to stretch the stir-fry a little further by adding a few more vegetables when I make it. If you’re adding a diced pepper, cook it at the same time as the onions and carrots.
- Feel free to sprinkle the top with green onions and/or sesame seeds before serving.
Gluten Free Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe:
Gluten Free Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Loaded with perfectly seasoned beef and broccoli, this quick and easy gluten free Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is sure to satisfy your craving for take-out.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 lb. stir-fry beef (or boneless round steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips)
Stir Fry:
- 2 Tablespoons oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped (or thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced
Stir Fry Sauce:
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adds some nice heat)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1-2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Sliced onion greens (optional)
Instructions
Marinade:
- In a glass bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup soy sauce, minced garlic and black pepper. Add the stir-fry beef strips and marinade for at least half an hour.
Stir Fry:
- In a large frying pan or wok, heat the 2 Tbsp of oil over medium-high heat. Add the stir fry beef and marinade, and fry until the meat is no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the onions & carrots, and fry, while continuing to stir) for another 2 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and continue stirring and frying for 1 more minute.
Stir Fry Sauce:
- In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the 1 cup cold water, 1/4 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and cornstarch. Pour this mixture over the beef & broccoli mixture, and cook until sauce thickens, about 2-3 more minutes.
- Serve immediately over hot rice. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and onion greens before serving.
Notes
To save time when making this gluten free Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, I often buy the beef pre-cut into strips, and a bag of cut broccoli florets.
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NOTE: This recipe was originally published February 2012. It was updated, and new images were added, in February 2018.
