Beef & Broccoli Easy Stir Fry {Whole30 & Paleo}

This dish is sooooo good. I will say, I did not use the fish sauce. Bad experience with this in the past, but it really tastes great without it! Another favorite with the family too!


Ingredients 

• 1.25 lbs flank steak 
• 1 Tbsp coconut aminos* 
• 1 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar 
• 1/2 tsp sea salt 
• 1 and 1/2 -2 heads broccoli 
• 2 tbsp water 
• 2 tbsp coconut oil or preferred cooking fat 
• 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger 
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions 
• 2 cloves garlic 

For sauce: 

• 6 Tbsp coconut aminos 
• 2 tbsp pure sesame oil 
• (1/2 tbsp fish sauce- I did not use this)
• 2 tbsp water or broth 
• 2 tsp tapioca or arrowroot starch 
• 1/8 tsp sea salt 
• Toasted sesame seeds and more thinly sliced scallions for garnish

Instructions 

1. Place the sliced beef in a large bowl and toss with with the 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp acv, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Cover and allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 30) while you prep the other ingredients 

2. For the sauce, whisk together the 6 Tbsp coconut aminos, 2 tbsp water or broth and tapioca or arrowroot starch until dissolved, then whisk in the remaining sauce ingredients until well combined, set aside. 

3. Make sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before beginning to cook the broccoli. 

4. To cook the broccoli, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add broccoli and toss to coat, then lower the heat, add the 2 tbsp water and cover the skillet (anything that mostly fits will do) for about 30 seconds, until bright green. Remove to a plate and set aside. sliced very thin (about 1/4 inch strips) against the grain for meat marinade for meat marinade for meat marinade cut into florets (about 12 oz florets) for broccoli divided white and green parts, divided minced Red Boat is Paleo and Whole30 friendly 

5. Remove the skillet from heat and allow it to cool enough to wipe out any water/broccoli pieces. Add the second Tbsp coconut oil to the skillet and heat over high heat. After preheated, add the sliced beef in a single layer and brown on one side - this will happen very quickly. Use tongs to flip the beef, and immediately add the garlic, white scallions, and ginger, stir to combine. 

6. Add the sauce and continue to stir and cook for about 1 minute, until thickened. Lastly, add the broccoli and green onion, toss/stir to combine with the beef and sauce and cook while stirring for just 15-30 more seconds, then remove from heat. 

7. Top with more sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve alone or with cauliflower rice - enjoy

https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/beef-broccoli-stir-fry-whole30-paleo/

Whole30 PF Changs lettuce wraps

If this recipe did not have great reviews, I may not have tried it. I love PF Chang's lettuce wraps but I don't love mushrooms. And considering this recipe called for a whole cup of them, I almost passed it up. But I'm so glad I didn't. I couldn't even taste them- which is a compliment coming from me :).

This was a huge hit with the whole family!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion , diced
• 1 cup baby bella mushrooms , minced
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 pound ground pork or ground chicken
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon Whole30 compliant hot sauce , sriracha or sambal oelek if not on Whole30 (or make the homemade sriracha recipe in the notes)
• 8- ounce can water chestnuts , diced
• 3 green onions , thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon reserved
• 1 head Bibb lettuce , leaves gently removed from stem

Sauce:

• 1/4 cup coconut aminos
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• Compliant hot sauce to taste
• 1 tablespoon green onions from above ingredients
• Salt

Garnishes

• black sesame seeds
• thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

1. In a large skillet set over medium heat, heat olive oil. When the oil is hot, add onion and cook for about 3 minutes or until beginning to soften, then add mushrooms and cook 3 more minutes, or until onion is translucent and mushrooms are softening. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
2. Add ground pork and cook until browned, crumbling with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add carrots and stir until starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup coconut aminos, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar, almond butter, ginger, and hot sauce. Whisk until smooth then pour over meat mixture. Stir until combined, then add the chestnuts and green onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes then remove from the heat.
4. Make sauce: whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
5. When ready to serve, spoon 3-4 tablespoons of the mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf and serve with sauce.

http://40aprons.com/whole30-lettuce-wraps-pf-changs-recipe/