| If you want to learn how to make the best and | | | | difference. |
| healthiest beef and broccoli stir-fry, then you will | | | | Let's talk about the beef marinade. You will be |
| want to read this how to article. This recipe will | | | | using tamari and dry sherry as the marinade. I |
| include substitutes for soy sauce and flour as well | | | | always use about 1 lb of meat per zip-top bag. If |
| as ideas to change the ingredients for a new | | | | you are cooking for your family stick to this |
| adventure every time. This recipe is far healthier | | | | amount as it will yield the best results. I say this |
| than your number 7 on your take out Chinese | | | | because my Wok will cook about 1lb of meat |
| menu. I'm going to list the ingredients first. Next I | | | | evenly. |
| will share with you which ingredients can have a | | | | Let's talk about the sauce. Notice that I left out |
| substitute and not affect the dish. Then I will give | | | | two staples-fish and oyster sauce. You can include |
| you the method. Let's get started. | | | | these if you want. I've used them before and |
| Ingredients: | | | | didn't notice an improvement in the flavor profile. |
| 1 lb. steak, sliced thin | | | | Tamarl is a wheat and gluten free substitute for |
| 1 lb. broccoli florets | | | | soy sauce. Choose the low sodium version as |
| 2 tbsp. coconut oil | | | | there will be plenty of flavor when you are |
| 2 cloves garlic, minced | | | | finished. Also, choose a low sodium version of the |
| For the beef marinade: | | | | chicken broth. Next, I have included xantham gum |
| 1 tsp Tamari (soy sauce substitute) | | | | as a substitute for flour. We are keeping the |
| 1 tsp dry sherry | | | | wheat and gluten free theme alive. It's an all |
| Pinch of fresh-ground pepper | | | | purpose thickener. |
| For the sauce: | | | | Method: |
| 1/3 cup chicken broth | | | | In a large zip-top bag combine the ingredients for |
| 1 tbsp tamari | | | | the marinade. Let stand 15-30 minutes. Get a |
| 1tsp dry sherry | | | | small bowl and add all the sauce ingredients (minus |
| 1 tsp xantham gum | | | | the xantham gum), and stir until blended. Set |
| Let's talk about the ingredients. The first ingredient | | | | aside. Cook your fresh broccoli in lightly salted |
| is steak. I've used stir-fry beef already sliced at | | | | sauce pan in the right amount of water (use sea |
| my local supermarket. I've had the butcher slice | | | | salt) for approximately two minutes. Remove |
| sirloin for me that was on the shelf. There are | | | | from the heat and drain. Next, in a wok or large |
| different cuts of beef. If you are slicing it yourself | | | | frying pan over medium high heat add the |
| you will want to put the beef in the freezer for | | | | coconut oil. Next, place your 2 cloves of minced |
| 10-15 minutes. This will make it easier to slice. | | | | garlic in the pan and sautee for 30 seconds. Add |
| Next, I have used fresh broccoli and frozen | | | | the beef. Cook for about 1 minute while flipping |
| broccoli. The fresh broccoli is much better. Please | | | | constantly. When the beef no longer appears pink |
| do not substitute here. Obviously you need to | | | | add the sauce and the broccoli and bring to a |
| choose an oil. The most popular is olive oil. I think | | | | simmer. Add in the xantham gum (approximately |
| vegetable oil is used at most restaurants and | | | | 2 tsp.) and cook until the sauce thickens. |
| most of the videos I watched on You Tube. The | | | | Garnish: |
| coconut oil in my opinion sets this dish apart. You | | | | After the stir-fry has cooled I chop 2 scallions, |
| can find it at your local health food store or in the | | | | add sliced almonds, powdered ginger, and hot oil. |
| healthy section at your local supermarket. Yes- it | | | | Additional Ingredients: |
| is solid at room temperature. The next item on | | | | You can use sliced mushrooms, green peppers, |
| the list is garlic. You can spend the time slicing | | | | jalapenos, and a host of other stir-fry friendly |
| fresh garlic or you can purchase the garlic already | | | | ingredients. Let your imagination dictate your |
| crushed. I've done both and didn't notice the | | | | culinary adventures. |