The BEST Gluten-Free Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli
Who doesn’t love a good Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli dish? We cut all the additives and added sugar and made this the healthy version of the course. I recently discovered the Big Tree brand and fell in love. This coconut amino-based sauce is a delicious choice for my fellow health-conscious eaters.
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Ingredient notes:
- Steak – For a lean choice I use flank steak either from Sprouts or Costco. Use your favorite cut of meat or whatever you have on hand.
- Broccolini – (Regular) Broccoli has a slightly bittersweet flavor with thick, meaty stems. Broccolini is more mild and sweeter in flavor, with crunchy stems, and leafy florets. Fun fact: Broccolini is not baby broccoli. It’s actually a hybrid; it was created in 1993 and is a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli.
- Teriyaki Sauce – We all know and love anything teriyaki, but it’s usually full of sugar. The Big Tree brand does a great job of creating products without soy, gluten, or refined sugar. The sweetness comes from Coconut Blossom Nectar and is even better than the other stuff!
Substitutions and variations:
- Teriyaki sauce – Big Tree also has a none teriyaki sauce that is labeled just coconut amino that has become a staple in my pantry.
- Broccolini – Regular broccoli or veggie medley would make great substitutions. Zucchini, asparagus, and squash come to mind.
- Rice – Make it a complete meal with some brown jasmine rice, quinoa, or even some roasted potatoes.
What you’ll need to make this teriyaki Beef and Broccoli
- 1 lb flank steak or steak cut of your choice
- 1/2 cup Big Tree Farms Coconut Amino Teriyaki
- 1 bunch organic broccolini
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Step-by-step instructions:
- Rinse the meat under cold water while you warm a skillet to medium heat with a light spritz of oil.
- Pat-dry the meat and season it with pepper and or seasonings of your choice.
- Place the meat in the heated pan and cook each side for about 7 minutes-cooking time is fully dependent on the thickness and cut of the meat, here I have used about an inch thick, flank steak (from Sprouts).
- Remove steak from heat when cooked to the desired temp and let sit for 5 minutes. Cube up meat and place back in heated pan. Coat meat chunks in Big Tree Teriyaki sauce and toss for about a minute.
- In a separate pan, heat about a tsp of olive oil/avocado oil (or desired about) to medium-high heat. Add broccolini, season, and cook for about 5 minutes, toss frequently.
- Plate and enjoy!
Frequently asked questions:
Is teriyaki sauce gluten-free?
No, not usually. Most conventional teriyaki sauces are made with soy sauce which contains wheat.
Can you marinate meat in teriyaki sauce?
Absolutely, I would aim anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight.
How do I cook teriyaki chicken/beef on the stovetop?
Heat a pan on medium for about one minute, spritz a little oil and place the marinated meat in the pan. Using a meat thermometer or gauging the thickness of the meat, cook both sides equally. You might find it helpful to pour a little water into the pan and place a loose lid on top to cook the center of the meat faster.
What’s the best store-bought marinade for steak on the grill?
As mentioned plenty in the article, Big Tree has great products, I’d also try this Primal Kitchen option, or if you wanna get really crafty you can make it from scratch.
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Equipment
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Cutting knife
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Meat thermometer
- 1 Oil sprayer
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or steak cut of your choice
- 1/2 cup Big Tree Farms Coconut Amino Teriyaki
- 1 bunch organic broccolini
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the meat under cold water while you warm a skillet to medium heat with a light spritz of oil.
- Pat-dry the meat and season it with pepper and or seasonings of your choice. Place the meat in the heated pan and cook each side for about 7 minutes-cooking time is fully dependent on the thickness and cut of the meat, here I have used about an inch thick, flank steak (from Sprouts).
- Remove steak from heat when cooked to the desired temp and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Cube up meat and place back in heated pan. Coat meat chunks in Big Tree Teriyaki sauce and toss for about a minute.
- In a separate pan, heat about a tsp of olive oil/avocado oil (or desired about) to medium-high heat. Add broccolini, season, and cook for about 5 minutes, toss frequently.
- Plate and enjoy!
