Saucy Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli “Rice” Bowls

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb beef sirloin (sliced thin, 1/4 to 1/3 in thick or buy already cut into strips)
  • 1 tsp oil (avocado or sesame oil)
  • 1 tsp arrowroot starch or potato starch (you can use corn starch if you are not paleo)
  • 1/4 c more starch for coating before frying meat

For the Mongolian Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp avocado or sesame oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/4 c coconut sugar
  • 1/3 or 1/4 c gluten free tamari soy sauce
  • 1/3 c extra oil for frying
  • 1/3 c broth or water

Remaining Ingredients to go in the bowls:

  • 1 head Smith's Farm's broccoli. equals 3-4 c riced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 scallions
  • Sesame seeds (you can also add Optional chopped cashews for the broccoli rice)
  • Fresh Coriander/Cilantro to garnish
  • Spicy version in notes. You will need thai red pepper
  1. First prepare all your veggies. Slice your scallions and thai peppers (if you are following spicy version). Mince garlic/ginger. Keep them close by. Slice meat into thin strips.
  2. Toss your meat in 1 tsp oil and 1 tsp starch. place in bowl or ziplock bag and marinade in fridge for 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.

To Make Sauce:

  1. In a small sauce pan, add your 1 tbsp oil, garlic, and grated ginger. Stir fry until fragrant. If you are following spicy version, add 1 sliced thai red pepper while frying.
  2. Whisk together your 1/3 to 1/3 cup gluten free tamari soy sauce (I use san-j brand), broth, and sugar. Add to sauce pan. Bring to a boil then reduce and simmer on low until thickened. Around 10 minutes or so.
  3. Heat a large skillet pan with 1/3 c oil. Lightly coat beef strips in extra 1/4 c starch, then place in pan to fry/sear. Fry in oil for about 1 minute each side. Browning the steak strips.
  4. Reduce heat then drain oil from pan or use slotted spoon to drain.
  5. Add your Mongolian beef sauce and cook with meat 1 min. Coating the beef evenly. Then set aside while you make the broccoli rice.

For Broccoli Rice:

  1. Cut your broccoli head into 3 to 4 parts. Place each into blender or food processor until all is “riced” texture.
  2. Place in a large microwave safe bowl. Add 1 tbsp broth or water. Salt/pepper to taste.
  3. Lightly steam in microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute. (feel free to do this on stove if you don’t have microwave)
  4. Add garlic powder and chopped cashew to broccoli rice if desired.

To Assemble Bowls:

  1. Add 1/2 cup or more broccoli rice to bowls. Then place beef and sauce on top.
  2. Sliced scallion and red pepper flakes to top!
  3. Sesame seeds and optional coriander to garnish each bowl.

 

Thank you to https://www.cottercrunch.com/paleo-mongolian-beef-broccoli-rice-bowls/ for this healthy recipe!