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Beef and Broccoli Skillet (No Sugar Sauce)

Quick and easy beef and broccoli skillet with a rich savory garlic sauce, made without added sugar or thick sugary takeout sauces.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 355 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or wok
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 measuring spoon set
  • 1 measuring cup

Ingredients
  

Beef & Broccoli

  • 1½ lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 green onions sliced

No Sugar Sauce

  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp beef broth or water
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp arrowroot powder or xanthan gum
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, beef broth, sesame oil, rice vinegar, arrowroot powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Set aside.
    Homemade low-carb beef and broccoli sauce with tamari garlic ginger and sesame oil in a glass mixing bowl

Cook the Beef and Broccoli

  • Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, and green onions. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
  • Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the beef is fully cooked through.
  • Serve hot on its own or with cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal.

Notes

  • Tamari keeps the sauce lower in sugar and gluten-free compared to many bottled stir-fry sauces.
  • Flank steak, sirloin, or even ground beef work well in this recipe.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Add sliced mushrooms or bell peppers for extra vegetables without adding many carbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 41gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1240mgPotassium: 948mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 695IUVitamin C: 84mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 4mg
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