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Healthy Beef and Broccoli (Paleo & Whole30)

January 12, 2017 by Emily 166 Comments

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Healthy Beef and Broccoli – This paleo beef & broccoli is always a huge hit! Who knew this take-out favorite is so easy to make at home? And–BONUS–it’s paleo, gluten free, and Whole30 approved!

Healthy Beef and Broccoli from One Lovely Life

I’ll always have a soft spot for something that takes a bit more time and effort (like slow-simmered soups or stews, or a fancy dessert), but most days we’re eating meals that are fairly straight-forward and simple.

That never (EVER!) means we sacrifice flavor, and this healthy beef and broccoli is one of those dynamite recipes that hits all my favorite criteria–fast, healthy, easy, and delicious.


Healthy Beef and Broccoli from One Lovely Life

HERE’S WHAT I PUT IN MY HEALTHY BEEF & BROCCOLI:

Thinly sliced beef gets dredged in a little bit of arrowroot (or cornstarch, if you’re not paleo/don’t have it), and a super-quick sear in the pan. Paired with tender, delicious broccolini (or broccoli), and a five-ingredient sauce, the flavor combination is magic. I love when I can coax as much flavor as possible out of a short ingredient list. Here’s what you need to get started:

  • THINLY SLICED STEAK. You’ll be using thin slices of lean beef for this healthy beef & broccoli. I tend to buy either top sirloin steak or loin tip steak, but readers have made this with all kinds of steak over the years. PRO TIP: The thinner you slice it, the faster it cooks and the better the dish. Also, watch it while it cooks–it only takes 60-90 seconds per side to cook through.
  • ARROWROOT OR CORNSTARCH. The cornstarch does double duty in this beef and broccoli recipe. It thinly coats the beef which gives it a gorgeous seared texture, and it helps thicken the sauce. For Paleo or Whole30, be sure to use arrowroot instead of cornstarch.
  • BROCCOLI OR BROCCOLINI. To add some veggies and a pretty pop of green, you’ll add some fresh broccoli or broccolini. Either will work! See the notes section below for more details.
  • LOW-SODIUM SOY SAUCE, GLUTEN FREE TAMARI, OR COCONUT AMINOS. The base of our beef and broccoli sauce is a little gluten free tamari, soy sauce, or coconut aminos (paleo). I *highly* recommend using low-sodium if you’re using tamari or soy sauce. For paleo/Whole30, use the coconut aminos option. It’s naturally lower in sodium, so no worries there.
  • GINGER + GARLIC + BLACK PEPPER. Then, to round out the sauce’s flavor and give it some depth, I add a combination of ginger, garlic, and black pepper. It’s super flavorful without being spicy, and tastes incredible with the rest of the ingredients!

The beef stays tender, the broccolini is cooked just enough, and the savory sauce ties everything together. Serve this with a side of fresh pineapple, and some rice or cauliflower rice, and dinner is done!

Healthy Beef and Broccoli from One Lovely Life
Healthy Beef and Broccoli from One Lovely Life

NOTES ON THIS HEALTHY BEEF & BROCCOLI:

*THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN UPDATED* Right when I released it, the proportions were a bit different and several of you mentioned that it was too salty. I re-tested it and adjusted the amounts accordingly, so it’s better! That said…

GO LOW SODIUM. Whether you use soy sauce, tamari, etc. I always suggest using low sodium sauce. If you use regular soy sauce/tamari, it can get too salty. If you can’t find low-sodium sauce, you can add less soy/tamari, or add a little more water to dilute it a bit. (I haven’t found this to be a problem with coconut aminos.) Also note that for this to be Whole30 compliant, you will want to stick with coconut aminos.

WHAT KIND OF STEAK DO YOU USE FOR BEEF & BROCCOLI? The big thing here is something fairly lean. I tend to buy either top sirloin steak or loin tip steak. The thinner you slice it, the faster it cooks and the better the dish. (Remember it only takes 60-90 seconds per side to cook through!)

WHY BROCCOLINI? CAN I USE REGULAR BROCCOLI? I’ve been on a broccolini kick because it’s so tender–even the stems! I don’t have any waste, and the flavor is a little bit more mild. I’ve also made it with broccoli with great results. Use whatever you can find or what’s on sale!

OTHER VEGGIES TO TRY. Not digging broccoli? No problem! Try snow peas, snap peas, bell pepper strips, or mushrooms. It’s all good.

A TIP ABOUT USING ARROWROOT VS CORNSTARCH. One thing that can make arrowroot a bit trickier to work with is that if you boil something too long with arrowroot in it, it actually loosens back up and thins out again. If you’re an absolute beginner cook, you may find cornstarch easier to work with, but if you’re fairly comfortable in the kitchen, it’ll be no problem if you follow the directions.

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Healthy Beef and Broccoli from One Lovely Life

Healthy Beef and Broccoli


★★★★★

4.6 from 55 reviews

  • Author: One Lovely Life
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: about 4 servings. 1x
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Description

A takeout favorite gets a healthy makeover! This dish is easily paleo or gluten free, and comes together in no time! (See notes for Paleo/Whole30 tips!)


Ingredients

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  • 3/4lb. lean steak (such as top sirloin, or loin tip) thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch*
  • 1lb. broccolini (or broccoli), cut into 2” sections
  • 1/2 cup low sodium gluten free tamari, coconut aminos, or soy sauce*
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1/4–1/2 cup water, as desired
  • olive oil or coconut oil, for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine thinly sliced steak with arrowroot (or cornstarch) and a pinch of pepper. Toss to coat well.
  2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add a few slices of steak (not touching each other) to the pan. Cook 60-90 seconds per side, then transfer to a clean plate or bowl. Repeat with remaining steak, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
  3. When all the steak is cooked, add broccoli to the pan (again, if the pan is a bit dry, add a bit more oil). Cook 4-5 minutes, or until crisp-tender (cook longer if you like your broccoli softer).
  4. While the broccoli is cooking, mix up your sauce by combining the coconut aminos/tamari, garlic, ginger, and pepper.
  5. When broccoli is cooked through, transfer to plate/bowl with the steak. Pour sauce into the pan and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Return cooked broccoli and steak to the pan and stir to coat. The sauce should naturally thicken as it heats through and bubbles for a few minutes (3-5 minutes). If sauce is too thick, add a bit of water (or more coconut aminos/tamari).
  6. Serve warm!

Notes

*PALEO & WHOLE 30 Notes – For Whole30/Paleo, you *must* use coconut aminos and arrowroot to stay compliant.

GO LOW-SODIUM. Whether you use soy sauce, tamari, etc. I always suggest using low sodium sauce. If you use regular soy sauce/tamari, it can get too salty. If you can’t find low-sodium sauce, you can add less soy/tamari, or add a little more water to dilute it a bit. (I haven’t found this to be a problem with coconut aminos.)

  • Category: Main Dish, Beef
  • Method: Stir-Fry, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Asian-American

Keywords: Beef & broccoli, beef and broccoli, healthy beef and broccoli, paleo beef and broccoli

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Comments

  1. Gail Warren says

    May 26, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    I’ve cooked chinese/oriental recipes for years. This was way too salty.

    ★

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    • Emily says

      May 26, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      Sorry it wasn’t to your liking! I use low-sodium soy sauce/tamari and it’s just right for me.

      Reply
      • Maria says

        January 22, 2018 at 12:35 pm

        I’ve even added a touch of brown sugar to to help it not be so salty.

        ★★★★★

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    • Marilyn says

      January 27, 2019 at 5:41 pm

      I made this recipe tonight and halved the light soy sauce and it was way too salty. My husband put his food in a strainer and ran water over it but it was still too salty.

      ★

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      • Emily says

        January 28, 2019 at 5:40 am

        I’m sorry to hear that Marilyn!

        Reply
  2. Paige says

    June 4, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    I tried this recipe with low sodium soy and it was delicious! My 2 boys thought it was better than our favorite restaurant. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 4, 2017 at 7:00 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it Paige!

      Reply
  3. Rochelle says

    June 6, 2017 at 1:02 am

    I made this tonight (using Tamari) and it was really salty and saucy. I loved the flavours but will half the sauce amount next time I make it.
    I served it over a bed of cauliflower rice and my 5 year old is devouring it.

    ★★★★

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    • Emily says

      June 6, 2017 at 5:43 am

      Rochelle – So sorry it wasn’t to your taste! I use low-sodium tamari (see the recipe notes) and it seems to help. Otherwise, you can always add more water to the sauce to thin it out and dilute it a bit.

      Reply
      • Hannah says

        March 18, 2019 at 9:56 pm

        Wayyyy too salty!! If I make this again I will use just a quarter cup of tamari and the rest water.

        ★★★

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        • Emily says

          March 19, 2019 at 5:16 am

          Sounds like a good solution for next time. You may also prefer using coconut aminos which is significantly lower in sodium than even low-sodium tamari. (Did you use low-sodium tamari?)

          Reply
  4. Jaime says

    June 8, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    Thanks for sharing your recipe. I made this for my family using the organic low sodium tamari and it was way too salty. I would for sure make this again but adjust the amount of tamari to less that 1/4 cup.

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    • Christine says

      March 31, 2019 at 4:19 am

      Would this freeze well?

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 31, 2019 at 6:22 am

        I haven’t frozen it before–I think it would be pretty soft upon thawing and the meat would likely get overcooked.

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  5. Heather Hebert says

    June 10, 2017 at 10:19 am

    This was delicious! I used coconut aminos, added some broth when I threw the broccoli into the pan, and also added 1/4 cup of coconut sugar to the sauce. Everybody in my family devoured it! Thank you for the recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 11, 2017 at 5:37 am

      Oh, that’s so great to hear! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. lauren says

    June 19, 2017 at 7:24 am

    this is amazing and delish! def a make again around our house

    ★★★★★

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    • Melanie says

      January 7, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      Very tasty! I used reduced-sodium soy sauce as recommended and it turned out perfect.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 7, 2020 at 4:01 pm

        Oh, good! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
  7. Robin Simmons says

    June 22, 2017 at 7:25 am

    I would love to know the nutrition facts on this. I am too lazy to figure it out myself. lol 🙂

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 22, 2017 at 9:55 am

      Ha ha! I understand! Nutrition software isn’t in my budget right now (hopefully soon!), but I like using the free MyFitnessPal site or app–you can download recipes straight from the web so you don’t have to add each individual ingredient.

      Reply
      • Robin Simmons says

        July 3, 2017 at 7:33 am

        Is this recipe loaded into myfitnesspal? If so what would I look under?

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        • Emily says

          July 3, 2017 at 11:19 am

          I’m not sure if you can see it, but I have imported it for myself. It’s titled “Healthy Beef and Broccoli – One Lovely Life”

          If you can’t find it, you can easily import it. Under “More,” select “Meals, Recipes & Foods,” then “Create a Recipe.” Select “Add from the web” and type “One Lovely Life Beef and Broccoli” into the search box. You can then import the recipe from there. Hope that helps!!!

          Reply
  8. Lindsey says

    September 20, 2017 at 10:50 am

    I am wanting to know the nutrition facts about this meal! I did try the MyFitnessPal app and it was not working. Just wanna know how many calories, how many carbs and how much protein. Thanks can’t wait to try it out!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 20, 2017 at 12:16 pm

      Lindsey – I’m sorry you’re having trouble. I’m hoping to get nutrition facts on my site within the week!

      Reply
  9. Randi Reeder says

    October 10, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    OMG! I love this and so did my family! It was so amazing and they didn’t even know it was healthy for them! It was so simple to make and not expensive at all! Please send me more recipes!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 10, 2017 at 6:10 pm

      Randi – I’m SO SO GLAD to hear that! You made my night! Here’s to many more delicious dinners to come!

      Reply
  10. Tarisa says

    October 19, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    Eating this as I type and it’s fantastic. And SO FAST to make. I used coconut aminos and followed the recipe exactly and it’s awesome. MyFitnessPal calculates this (made with coconut aminos) as 218 calories, 23g carbs, 5g fat and 23g of protein.

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    • Emily says

      October 19, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      Tarisa – THANK YOU for running it through MyFitnessPal! I’m hoping to get nutrition facts up in the next few weeks, and this is SO HELPFUL for others in the meantime. I’m so glad you enjoyed it and really appreciate you taking the time to comment and share back!

      Reply
    • Melissa says

      May 28, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      23 carbs! 😩 I hope that’s wrong because I am doing KETO. I thought it was compliant.

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      • Emily says

        May 29, 2019 at 8:51 am

        Melissa – I’m not sure where you saw keto compliant? Or the 23g carbs? I don’t mention keto anywhere in the post and don’t market it that way. It’s paleo approved, gluten free, and grain free, but I don’t mention keto anywhere. The recipe has 14.5g carbs (3.6g fiber).

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        • Melissa says

          May 29, 2019 at 10:14 am

          I never said you did, but reading the ingredients it looked compliant to me. I used coconut aminos instead of soy. Also I got the 23g of carbs from the poster above who I was replying to.

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          • Emily says

            May 29, 2019 at 10:20 am

            Ah! That makes sense. Sorry it wasn’t what you were looking for! 🙂

          • Melissa says

            May 29, 2019 at 10:44 am

            It’s actually not too bad for KETO with the coconut aminos. I may just have to tweak it a little bit more. It was the best beef broccoli I’ve ever had. Even my husband said so!

          • Emily says

            May 29, 2019 at 11:48 am

            I’m so glad to hear that! Hopefully you’ll be able to make it work for your needs! 🙂

  11. Christina says

    November 8, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    Making this for dinner tonight. this will be the 3rd or 4th time. My boys love it and i love the ingredients. I used coconut aminos, arrowroot powder and broccoli.

    FYI it won’t let me give this recipe 5 stars.

    Thanks for this!!

    ★★★

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    • Emily says

      November 8, 2017 at 7:03 pm

      Christina – I’m SO glad you enjoy it so much! Thank you for sharing! (And I’ll look into that ratings business…)

      Reply
  12. Stephanie Buttler says

    December 13, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    This was yummy! And thanks for including a video!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      December 14, 2017 at 5:36 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! (And my pleasure! Learning video is a fun challenge!)

      Reply
  13. Elisabeth says

    January 1, 2018 at 7:20 pm

    As written this isn’t whole30 compliant. You really should make a note about the soy sauce.

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    • Emily says

      January 1, 2018 at 7:31 pm

      Elisabeth – Thanks for your suggestion. I do have it written with Whole30/paleo instructions, as I’ve included options for using soy sauce for non-GF/paleo folks, GF tamari, or coconut aminos. I’m trusting that anyone looking for Whole30 recipes is familiar enough with the guidelines to opt for the coconut aminos and arrowroot where suggested 🙂

      Reply
      • Carrie says

        April 20, 2018 at 6:07 pm

        I’m very new to the Whole 30, and I used the tamari sauce, which of course is a no no. The instructions read like tamari is for whole 30 folks. You might look at rewording a bit to make it super clear that the coconut aminos is the only Whole 30 compliant choice.

        ★★★★

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        • Emily says

          April 21, 2018 at 5:37 am

          Thanks for the feedback Carrie! I included the (Use for Whole30) after the coconut aminos in the recipe instructions, but I’ll add anther note as well.

          Reply
    • Kyleen says

      January 7, 2018 at 2:40 pm

      She is very clear about components being substituted if following Whole30.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  14. Megan says

    January 3, 2018 at 10:00 am

    I made this last night and it was scrumptious! I’m looking to the leftovers that I packed for lunch today 🙂 I have been looking for a recipe that has a thicker sauce like most takeout does and this is it! I just printed the recipe out for future reference. Thank you, thank you, thank you, and happy 2018!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      January 3, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      Megan – Oh, hooray! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Happy 2018 to you too!!!

      Reply
      • Megan says

        January 31, 2018 at 12:45 pm

        I followed this recipe exactly but subbed chicken for beef and it was equally delicious! Just thought I’d share in case anyone else wanted to try switching it up 🙂

        ★★★★★

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        • Emily says

          January 31, 2018 at 7:17 pm

          Oooh, so glad to hear that! I use chicken more often than beef, so that would be a good way to change things up!

          Reply
  15. Wendy says

    January 7, 2018 at 3:52 pm

    My very picky teenager and I loved this!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 7, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      OH THAT’S AWESOME!!!

      Reply
  16. Lynn S says

    January 9, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    Excellent!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 9, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!!!

      Reply
  17. Anna says

    January 11, 2018 at 11:26 am

    I made this and the flavor was so great, but it was super salty. I missed the note about low sodium! I also should have let it bubble longer to thicken. I will definitely remake it with low sodium. I wish I could find broccolini – they never have it in my stores. Broccoli worked great, but it did take quite a bit longer to cook through. Maybe i’ll chop it smaller next time.

    Overall, a winner! A million times better than all the disappointing take out I’ve had.

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      January 11, 2018 at 12:40 pm

      Anna – Well I’m always glad to beat takeout. Hopefully the adjustments will bring it right where you like it for next time!

      Reply
  18. Lindy says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:01 am

    Could I use tapioca flour instead of arrowroot?

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    • Emily says

      January 20, 2018 at 1:12 pm

      Lindy – I haven’t tried tapioca starch. I’m not sure how the texture would turn out…if you give a try, I’d love to know how it goes!

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      • Lindy says

        January 28, 2018 at 3:08 pm

        Used Tapioca flour and it was perfect!

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        • Emily says

          January 28, 2018 at 7:24 pm

          Hooray! That’s so great! Thank you for letting me know! 🙂

          Reply
    • Melissa says

      May 28, 2019 at 5:08 pm

      Yep I use tapioca too, love it!

      Reply
  19. Alex says

    January 21, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    Made this for dinner tonight, and we loved it! 10/10!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      January 21, 2018 at 7:36 pm

      SO glad to hear that!

      Reply
  20. Kathy says

    January 31, 2018 at 6:17 am

    Was awesome!! Best one that I have ever made

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      January 31, 2018 at 7:07 am

      That’s wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it Kathy!

      Reply
  21. Cindy says

    February 13, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    Delicious!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      February 13, 2018 at 7:12 pm

      Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  22. Tiana says

    February 16, 2018 at 9:47 am

    Is that green onion I’m seeing in the picture just an additional garnish?

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    • Emily says

      February 16, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Tiana – Yep! Purely garnish. 🙂

      Reply
  23. Danielle says

    February 20, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    Made this for the first time tonight! Eating it as we speak, this is the most amazing beef and broccoli Recipe I’ve ever had, including takeout! And I love the simple ingredients. I made it with the coconut aminos and arrowroot and it was not too salty at all! Thank you so much for sharing!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      February 21, 2018 at 5:21 am

      Oh my goodness! What an amazing review. Thank you for sharing this with me!!!

      Reply
  24. Kayla says

    March 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm

    I made this tonight and everyone loved it!! My husband gave it an 8.5/10, which is high praise. Thanks for this one, Emily!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      March 5, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      WOW! I’m so glad! That’s the best!

      Reply
  25. chelsea godinez says

    March 7, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    such an easy meal with low cost ingredients with finger licking good flavor! will definitely be making this again

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 8, 2018 at 11:50 am

      Oh hooray! I’m so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  26. Liz says

    March 11, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    This recipe is easily doubled and absolutely delicious! I served it with sweet potato strips. My whole family loved every last bite! If you’re looking for leftovers, I suggest you set some aside before serving 😉

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      March 11, 2018 at 6:01 pm

      Oh, this makes me so happy! (I loved your tip about leftovers–ha!)

      Reply
  27. Kenya says

    March 13, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    Just made this for the family. OMG it was amazing. Will definitely be making this again 👍🏾

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      March 13, 2018 at 7:09 pm

      YAAAAY! I love hearing that. Thank you SO much for sharing!

      Reply
  28. Trinity Cephus says

    April 4, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    This was great! I used coconut aminos and added a teaspoon of brown sugar and a tablespoon of sriracha for spice, it was delicious!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      April 4, 2018 at 7:30 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!

      Reply
  29. Kristen says

    April 12, 2018 at 10:09 pm

    I made this with my first time trying coconut aminos. It was great!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 13, 2018 at 5:15 am

      Oh, I’m so glad! We love it too!

      Reply
  30. Anne says

    April 19, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    I made the paleo version of this but with chicken. SOOOO GOOOD!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 19, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      That sounds awesome! I need to try it!

      Reply
    • Nova says

      April 8, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      Did you do anything different? My daughter prefers chicken and I wondered if this would work to just substitute chicken for beef.

      Reply
  31. Hannah says

    April 27, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    Can you use tapioca starch instead of arrow root?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 28, 2018 at 5:33 am

      I haven’t tried it for the crispy beef portion (I don’t know how well it crisps up), but I think it would work for the sauce! (I’d love to know if you try it and how it goes!)

      Reply
      • Hannah says

        April 29, 2018 at 9:14 pm

        I will make it tomorrow and let you know how it goes!:-)

        Reply
        • Emily says

          April 30, 2018 at 5:39 am

          Yay! I hope you love it!

          Reply
  32. Lisa says

    May 11, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    My meat came out slimy with the arrowroot on it. What can I do different next time?

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 12, 2018 at 7:13 am

      Hmm…I’m sorry that happened! I’d love to help. Was it crispy when you pulled it out of the pan? (before adding the sauce?) Or was it slimy after adding the sauce?

      Sometimes, if there’s too much moisture (on the beef or juices in the pan) it can start to thicken those juices when they’re browning rather than providing a crispy coating. You could try patting off your beef with a paper/kitchen towel before slicing to reduce the liquid on the beef, which might help with a crispier coating.

      Or, you could skip coating the beef in the arrowroot and simply stir-fry it, then add the arrowroot to the sauce mixture to thicken when you add it later.

      I’ll keep thinking!

      Reply
  33. Katie says

    May 27, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    Correct me if I’m wrong, if this were Whole30 approved there would have to be no soy, right?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 28, 2018 at 4:40 am

      Katie – Correct. And, as you’ll read in the notes, the ingredient list, and the instructions, for Whole30 you use the coconut aminos option 🙂

      Reply
  34. Raquel says

    June 11, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    This was so easy to make and SO delicious. I used coconut aminos, which I normally don’t like, but I think the flavor really worked and made it a tad sweet. My girls loved it. I will definitely keep this recipe, thank you for sharing!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      June 11, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      YAY! I love hearing that! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  35. Hayley says

    June 20, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    This recipe is amazing! My husband and I are both on the whole 30 and we felt like this was cheating! So yummy! thank you so much!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      June 20, 2018 at 7:23 pm

      Ahh! I’m so glad to hear this! Best of luck on the rest of your Whole30!

      Reply
  36. Anonymous says

    June 20, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    It’s still a bit salty for my liking but next time I would probably do half water and half low sodium soy sauce and up the ginger. I do think the recipe is a good one and totally adjustable to everyone’s preference. Thank you!

    ★★★★

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    • Emily says

      June 20, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you so much for your feedback! It sounds like a perfect plan for next time!

      Reply
  37. Met says

    June 26, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    I used coconut aminos and wow!! This was great. I added some green onion and served it with cauliflower rice (the frozen kind cause I’m lazy) and some sliced pineapple. This was so delicious:. Thanks for sharing.

    I haven’t used arrowroot before. Is this just a substitute for cornstarch?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 26, 2018 at 7:18 pm

      I’m SO glad you enjoyed it! That pineapple sounds like the perfect side for this!

      And yes–arrowroot is just a paleo-approved/grain-free cornstarch substitute. 🙂

      Reply
  38. Anonymous says

    June 30, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    Excellent and easy!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 30, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
  39. Sarah says

    July 21, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    I made this for dinner yesterday using coconut aminos. (For the first time). I served it with quinoa/ brown rice. It was delicious! I’m so so happy I found This recipe. It was easy, too!
    I breastfeed and my baby is cow milk protein and soy intolerant so there’s not a lot of dinners I get excited about. This one is my new favorite! Thank you!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      July 21, 2018 at 7:19 pm

      Oh, I’m SO GLAD! I had to eliminate a lot of things while nursing my oldest–I know exactly what you mean!

      Reply
  40. Suzanne W says

    July 24, 2018 at 5:37 am

    I’m on Whole 30, I don’t have any arrowroot, but I do have tapioca flour. Do you think that would work as a substitute?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      July 24, 2018 at 10:58 am

      Suzanne – You could certainly give it a try, though do keep in mind that tapioca can sometimes get a bit gummy, so you’ll want to watch it (and whisk the sauce very well). Best of luck on your Whole30!!!

      Reply
  41. Anonymous says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    Yum!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      July 27, 2018 at 7:26 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  42. Monica says

    August 9, 2018 at 5:26 pm

    I loved this dish! So happy to find a tasty paleo meal! I will be making this one again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 9, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      Oh, I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you for sharing!!!

      Reply
  43. Nico says

    September 1, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    So F***ing good! My fam and I loved it and will do it again! Recipe was perfect, wouldn’t change a thing! Good work!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 1, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      Agh! I’m so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  44. Krissy says

    September 16, 2018 at 9:25 am

    Love this recipe-have made it many times for just the hubby and I, and also bigger batches for my many family members who are GF/Soy/Grain/corn sensitive. I have used both chicken and beef, and both work out beautifully. I use coconut aminos, since I can’t do soy. I also use unsalted broth in place of the water, that way if it gets a bit on the salty side (usually only if I double/triple the recipe) I can thin it out without taking away any flavor. I also only use potato starch, (can’t do corn, and never tried the arrowroot) and it works out great! Thanks for a great addition to our weekly menus!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      September 16, 2018 at 7:39 pm

      I’m SO GLAD you made it and enjoyed it! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    January 7, 2019 at 5:22 pm

    I used corn starch and soy sauce in my recipe and it turned out delicious! Thank you for your recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 8, 2019 at 5:08 am

      YAY! I’m so glad you liked it. It’s one of my favorite dinners!!

      Reply
  46. Jenna Von schneidau says

    January 17, 2019 at 8:29 pm

    I’ve made this every night for the past three nights. I’m OBSESSED with this recipe. So glad I found it. Thank you so much!! Xo

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      January 18, 2019 at 9:58 am

      Jenna – You just made my day!!! I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  47. Patricia Mapley says

    January 22, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    Excellent! My husband and I ate every last bite with brown rice. Made with low sodium soy sauce and broccoli. Will make again and try other veggies. Thanks for sharing.

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      January 23, 2019 at 5:36 am

      Patricia – I’m SO HAPPY to hear that! Thank you for sharing this with me!

      Reply
  48. Chad says

    January 29, 2019 at 9:03 am

    I don’t understand why people trash a recipe because it is “too salty”. Are people not aware of their own taste preference while preparing meals? If you prefer less sodium, reduce salt and/or use low sodium ingredients. Pretty simple concept.
    It’s like someone giving a one star review of an otherwise excellent product, because they had a shipping issue.
    Why not say “Great pair of shoes, runs half a size large, consider sizing down by one half.”? Or “Great recipe, consider using low sodium soy, reduce salt, if that’s your preference”.
    It destroys the credibility of ratings and reviews and at the very least is annoying.
    Have a nice day folks.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 29, 2019 at 11:42 am

      Thank you Chad. I appreciated this a lot. 🙂

      Reply
  49. Jeffrey A Herrington says

    February 18, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    My first experience with coconut aminos! This was fantastic! No salt issue here. We did filet mignon for the steak strips. Added shredded carrots. Incredible

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      February 19, 2019 at 5:33 am

      Oh good! I’m so glad to hear that. (Also–carrots sound like a delicious addition!)

      Reply
  50. Joy says

    March 6, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    Have you figured the nutritional facts for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 7, 2019 at 4:03 pm

      Joy – They’re at the bottom of the recipe card 🙂

      Reply
  51. Tyler says

    March 7, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Used Coconut Aminos and we loved it!!! Great recipe!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 8, 2019 at 5:43 am

      I’m SO happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing!!!

      Reply
  52. Nova says

    April 8, 2019 at 3:02 pm

    Just made this last night. Used lower sodium soy sauce and followed the recipe exactly. OMGosh! I can’t wait to eat my leftovers for lunch!! It was so good! My kid prefers chicken so I am gonna try it that way soon!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 8, 2019 at 5:00 pm

      I’m so glad you liked this! Several people have tried this with chicken and loved it! You’ll just thinly slice the chicken or dice it, and you’ll cook the chicken a bit longer (since it needs to be completely cooked through). The sauce and broccoli shouldn’t need any other adapting! 🙂

      Reply
  53. Rachel says

    April 17, 2019 at 3:09 am

    Just made this last night and it was AMAZING! I always struggle cooking Chinese type dishes and for some reason this one worked! Going in the recipe box straight away!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      April 17, 2019 at 7:20 am

      Yesss! I love hearing this! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  54. Teresa says

    May 24, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    This is AMAZING! I dont know what others are saying about being too salty, you do state low sodium. My family oohhs and ahhhs over this dish!I use 1/2 Tamari and 1/2 coconut aminos.My husband stated that it is much better than any beef and broccoli in any restaurant he has ever had. High praise indeed!! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 25, 2019 at 11:47 am

      Oh, I’m SO GLAD you enjoyed it so much! Thank you for sharing this with me!!!

      Reply
  55. Lena says

    June 3, 2019 at 11:46 pm

    This was absolutely fantastic! I used regular broccolli as I dont have the other here in Japan. Printed and keeping as a regular household dinner! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      June 4, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      WOW! I’m so, so glad to hear that! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  56. GingerB says

    June 20, 2019 at 8:13 am

    I can’t have soy so I used coconut amino acids & didn’t have fresh ginger so I used 1/4 teas ground ginger.. THIS DISH WAS AAAAAAA-MAZING, specially as a full meal over Cauliflower rice AND…. even tasted great as leftovers for lunch the next day!!! Hubby loved it so much he asked me to make it again this weekend. I loved your directions & how you added the different substitutes. THANK YOU!!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      June 20, 2019 at 10:07 am

      GingerB – I’m SO GLAD you guys enjoyed it!!! It’s one of our all-time favorite dinners! Glad your husband liked it too–that’s always a huge win! 🙂

      Reply
  57. Billie says

    August 22, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    My husband and I are on day 18 of Whole 30. We have had some great food along the way, but this recipe is in the lead. I made it tonight and my husband declared it was the best meal we’ve had on Whole 30. I used the coco aminos and added some beef bone broth as well. This will definitely stay in our rotation well past Whole 30.

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      August 23, 2019 at 8:25 am

      Billie – I’m SO GLAD you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for sharing this with me!

      Reply
  58. Anonymous says

    October 4, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    This recipe turned out great and the family loved it! I will definitely be making it again 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 6, 2019 at 6:37 am

      YAY! So glad to hear that. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  59. Leanne says

    October 14, 2019 at 4:09 pm

    This was so yummy!!! I used coconut aminos and added just a tad bit of honey to the sauce. Served with cauliflower rice for paleo. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 15, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      Ooh, yum! That sounds delicious. So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  60. SABRINA says

    October 15, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    This recipe was good, but it was WAY too salty. 🙁 I used low sodium soy sauce, water, and even used sugar to help but no avail. We ate it but I felt like I needed something sweet immediately after.. I wonder how to make this better because I do love beef and broccoli.

    ★★★

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    • Emily says

      October 16, 2019 at 5:09 am

      Sabrina – You may want to try it with coconut aminos next time or reduce the amount of soy sauce. Coconut aminos is MUCH less salty than even low-sodium soy sauce, and may help! Alternatively, you can reduce the amount of soy sauce.

      Reply
  61. Michelle says

    November 30, 2019 at 6:53 am

    If I need to use ground beef instead of steak, should I still do the velveting with arrowroot, or skip it?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      December 1, 2019 at 6:39 am

      Michelle – It also helps thicken the sauce, so I recommend whisking it into the sauce mixture before pouring it into the pan. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  62. Kate says

    March 11, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    I thought it was very good I added a little to much water so it didn’t thicken like I would have liked. To get the meat to really be tender I mixed it with baking soda for a hour the rinsed it. And dried it really well before cornstarch and it was perfect!

    ★★★★

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    • Emily says

      March 13, 2020 at 7:41 am

      Kate – I’ve never tried that baking soda trick before! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  63. Rhiannon S. says

    May 7, 2020 at 8:08 pm

    I loved this recipe, but I forgot to put a little water in it so the sauce was strong. And a little tangy because I used Worcestershire sauce instead of soy sauce.

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      May 8, 2020 at 5:23 am

      Whoops! Hopefully, it’s even better next time! 🙂

      Reply
  64. Kelly Dunsmore says

    July 27, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    Made this tonight and LOVED it. Wow — it was SO easy and so yummy. I used low sodium soy sauce and flour instead of cornstarch or arrowroot (didn’t have either). It turned out great! I would definitely make this again.

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      July 28, 2020 at 7:21 am

      That’s SO great to hear Kelly! Thank you for sharing and leaving a review. I appreciate it so much!

      Reply
  65. Mika says

    August 8, 2020 at 12:48 pm

    I used coconut aminos little less than directed and added more veggies and also a 1/2 cup of water to dilute the sauce and it was still way too salty.

    I had to individually pick out the meat and veggies from the sauce so it’s not drenched.
    Served it over quinoa and it was not able to mask the saltiness of the dish

    ★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 8, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      I’m sorry it wasn’t to your taste, Mika.

      Reply
  66. Rosemary says

    September 16, 2020 at 4:37 pm

    I love this recipe! I am not a big beef eater but this was absolutely delicious! I used coconut aminos and water. My family loves it, too. The broccoli I was a big hit. Thank you for sharing!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 17, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      Rosemary – That’s so great to hear! Thank you for sharing this with me. You made my day!

      Reply
  67. Melissa says

    October 25, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    I’ve made this so many times and it has always been a favorite, however, tonight I made it and it was so salty I had to rinse all the sauce off. My grocery pickup substituted coconut aminos for liquid aminos. NOT THE SAME THING! For those who had this problem I bet you used regular liquid aminos.

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    • Emily says

      October 26, 2020 at 5:11 am

      Melissa – I bet you’re right! (Thank you so much for sharing this!)

      Reply
  68. Lorraine says

    January 22, 2021 at 10:29 am

    A review from Scotland:
    I love this recipe. It has become one of my husbands favourite treat meals. Thank you Emily.

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      January 23, 2021 at 11:12 am

      From Scotland!!! Hooray!!!

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe Lorraine. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. You are SO appreciated!

      Reply
  69. Jamie says

    January 30, 2021 at 9:14 am

    Seeing many comments about salty flavor, I followed the recipe exactly using coconut aminos and it was awesome! Flavor was great! Served over cauliflower rice and it was Whole 30 compliant.

    ★★★★★

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    • Emily says

      February 1, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      Jamie – I’m so glad it was a win for you! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It’s so helpful!

      Reply
  70. Mary says

    February 17, 2021 at 7:19 am

    This is SO DELICIOUS!!!! I only had about 1/3 cup of soy sauce (ran out), so used water to make up the difference and you couldn’t even tell. My husband said it was the best beef and broccoli he’s ever had. Definitely our new go to when craving Chinese!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      February 18, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      Oh, I’m so glad to hear it! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I appreciate it so much!

      Reply

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