Ingredients
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(Serves 4)
Beef & marinade:
- 1½ lbs flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (you love low-sodium!)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (or arrowroot for GF)
Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp beef broth
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup (blood sugar friendly—you love this!)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Veggies:
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- ¼ cup water
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Marinate beef: Toss beef with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside 15 min.
- Sear beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear beef 2–3 min/side; remove.
- Stir-fry broccoli: Add remaining oil. Sauté broccoli 2 min. Add water; cover 3 min until crisp-tender.
- Simmer sauce: Add sauce ingredients; simmer 2 min until glossy. Return beef; toss to coat.
- Serve: Top with sesame seeds and green onions.
✅ Blood Sugar Friendly: Net carbs 8g/serving (skip cornstarch + use sugar-free syrup).
✅ Low-Carb/Keto: Serve over cauliflower rice (net carbs drop to 5g).
✅ High-Protein: 36g protein/serving!
Total Time: 25 min | Gluten-Free Option | Meal-Prep Ready