Stir Fry Beef With Broccoli And Ginger
A quick, satisfying, gluten-free and dairy-free skillet meal featuring tender beef strips and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a savory ginger-garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a high-protein, low-carb dinner in under 20 minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep ahead: You can chop the broccoli and slice the beef the night before to reduce hands-on cook time to less than 10 minutes.
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the stir-fry sauce in a small…
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Prepare the stir-fry sauce in a small…
Prepare the stir-fry sauce in a small bowl by whisking together the tamari, sesame oil, and arrowroot powder until smooth. Set the bowl aside near your cooking station.
Look for: smooth
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it flows easily and is hot but not smoking.
Look for: it flows easily and is hot but not smoking
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Add the beef strip to the skillet…
Add the beef strip to the skillet in a single layer. Sear without moving for 2 minutes to get a nice brown crust, then toss and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer the beef to a clean plate.
Look for: just cooked through
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Lower the heat to medium
Lower the heat to medium. Add the broccoli floret, garlic clove, and grated ginger to the same pan. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, adding a tablespoon of water if the pan gets too dry, until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Look for: the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp
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Return the cooked beef and any accumulated…
Return the cooked beef and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Give the prepared tamari sauce a quick stir and pour it over the beef and broccoli.
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Toss everything constantly over medium heat for…
Toss everything constantly over medium heat for about 1 minute until the sauce bubbles, thickens slightly, and beautifully coats all the ingredients.
Look for: the sauce bubbles, thickens slightly, and beautifully coats all the ingredients
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Divide the stir-fry into a serving bowl
Divide the stir-fry into a serving bowl, sprinkle with the green onion, and serve hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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