This easy gluten free beef and broccoli is a favorite weeknight dinner at our house. It's very quick to make, so I like it for busy evenings. It's also the meal that got my picky son to like broccoli, so win!
This simple broccoli beef recipe is made both without cornstarch and without soy sauce, so it's really allergen friendly. You will mix everything for the beef marinade together then cook the meat right in the sauce. It's an easy one pot dish and can be served with cauliflower rice for a low carb alternative.
If you're looking for more quick weeknight meals, check out my Mexican beef and rice skillet or this easy sheet pan sausage dinner that makes out weekly rotation.
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Why You'll Love This Gluten Free Beef and Broccoli Recipe
- QUICK & EASY - This simple meal takes about 30 minutes to make, so it's a great option for a quick weeknight meal.
- NATURALLY SWEETENED - The characteristic sweetness for the beef marinade comes from coconut aminos. This dish is free of added sugar.
- ALLERGEN FRIENDLY - This broccoli beef is gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, soy free and corn free as written making it suitable for many different diets. It's even Whole 30 compliant when served with cauliflower rice.
Ingredient List
- Gluten Free Beef Broth - Store bought broths are a place that it's common to find hidden gluten. So be sure to check that your broth is marked gluten free.
- Coconut Aminos - I try to stay soy free as much as possible, so I prefer coconut aminos. You could also use gluten free soy sauce or tamari in the same measure.
- Sesame Oil - This oil is typically used in Asian dishes and adds a lot of the flavor.
- Crushed Red Pepper - I love to add a little spice to our beef marinade. If you want it less spicy, you can omit the red pepper.
- Garlic - A little garlic will add a lot of flavor to this dish.
- Flank Steak or Skirt Steak - Use your favorite cut. If you choose skirt steak, the cooking time will be reduced since it is a thinner cut of meat. Cut your beef against the grain to make the pieces more tender.
- Broccoli - I use a full head of broccoli cut into florets.
- Tapioca Starch - To make this corn free, I have used tapioca starch in place of the normal cornstarch. If you're not corn free, corn starch will work fine or arrowroot powder is another alternative. All should be used in the same measure.
Substitutions or Additions
- Tapioca Starch - you can substitute and equal amount of cornstarch or arrowroot powder and prepare in the same fashion.
- Coconut Aminos - you can substitute gluten free soy sauce or gluten free tamari. It will change the flavor of the dish slightly to be a little less sweet. If you prefer the sweeter flavor add 2 tablespoon of brown sugar to the soy sauce.
- Fresh Broccoli - You can substitute with frozen broccoli.
How to Make a Gluten Free Beef and Broccoli
- STEP 1 - Combine beef broth, coconut aminos, sesame oil, red pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk together.
- STEP 2 - Cut beef into bite sized pieces about 1-inch by 1-inch.
- STEP 3 - Transfer the cut meat into a large saute pan with a lid. Pour the broth mixture over the meat. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook about 15 minutes until browned.
- STEP 4 - Add the cut broccoli and cook until done to your liking.
- STEP 5 - Combine the starch with an equal amount of water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Whisk into the broth mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes more while it thickens.
Serve immediately over rice or cauliflower rice.
What to Serve With Beef and Broccoli
This beef and broccoli recipe goes great over regular rice, gluten free fried rice or cauliflower rice.
How to Store & Reheat Beef and Broccoli
This beef and broccoli recipe makes great leftovers. You can store the beef along with the prepared rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat simply microwave until warm, about 2-3 minutes on high heat. Ensure the dish reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees for food safety.
Recipe FAQs
It is not gluten free. Most Chinese food uses soy sauce, along with other ingredients, which contain gluten or are contaminated during processing. To make gluten free Chinese food you will need to use alternative products.
You can purchase gluten free soy sauce or Tamari, which are both equivalent substitutes for regular soy sauce. You can also use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce although it has a sweeter flavor, rather than the normal salty taste of soy sauce.
Cornstarch, tapioca starch or arrowroot powder are all suitable thickening agents for the beef sauce.
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Recipe
Gluten Free Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ Cup Gluten Free Beef Broth ensure it's gluten free
- ¾ Cup Coconut Aminos
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- ¾ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 pound Flank Steak
- 4 Cup Broccoli cut into florets
- 2 Tablespoon Tapioca Starch
- 2 Tablespoon Water
Instructions
- Combine the beef broth, coconut aminos, sesame oil, red pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk together.1 ¼ Cup Gluten Free Beef Broth, ¾ Cup Coconut Aminos, 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil, ¾ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- Cut the flank steak into bite sized pieces, about 1-inch by 1-inch.1 pound Flank Steak
- Transfer the steak pieces into a large saute pan with a lid. Pour the beef broth over the steak.
- Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once beef has browned, add the broccoli florets. Cover and continue to cook until broccoli is done to your liking.4 Cup Broccoli
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Combine the starch and water in a small dish. Stir together to make a slurry. Make a well in the middle of the beef/broccoli. While whisking the broth, pour the slurry into the dish. It will begin to thicken almost immediately.2 Tablespoon Tapioca Starch, 2 Tablespoon Water
- Cook for 1-2 minutes to allow all of the broth to thicken. Serve immediately over rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.
L Smith says
This looks so good and pretty easy to make too, I can’t wait to make it.