Soy allergy? No problem! You can still enjoy a take out favorite with this soy free beef and broccoli.

You can create your favorite take out, at home, and it still taste great! And it's soy free!

We love Chinese take out, but with a soy allergy, it is literally impossible to order from any Chinese restaurant.

How is this soy free?

We are using a homemade soy free soy sauce. It tastes almost identical to the real thing - it's kind of crazy!

How do you make soy free soy sauce?

2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons blackstrap molassess
1 tablespoon garlic, smashed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon rice vinegar

Combine all of the above ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer for 15 minutes uncovered, until slightly reduced.

What kind of meat is used for beef and broccoli?

You can use flank steak, which is my choice, or you can use flat iron steak. You can buy the steak pre sliced or you can slice it yourself. I usually slice it myself because it's cheaper.

How do you slice flank steak for beef and broccoli?

The best way to do this is when it's semi frozen. This way you have more control of the meat, and it won't slide around every where. Also, always slice beef against the grain.

No idea what against the grain means? No big deal, check out this handy site that tells you how, with photos and why!

Can you skimp on marinating?

Sorry, no. You have to marinate the meat in order, not only to infuse the flavors, but to tenderize it!

The soy sauce and the corn starch really help this, and honestly if you have longer than the hour, even better!

Sometimes I will prep this the day before, and place it in the fridge over night.

More tasty Asian inspired dishes?

Yield: 4 servings

Soy Free Beef and Broccoli

Name: Soy Free Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: First you are going to marinate your meat with:; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon corn starch; 1 tablespoon homemade soy free soy sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds of flank steak sliced into thin strips; Onto the meal:; 1/2 cup homemade soy free soy sauce*; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 4 cloves garlic chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon sherry; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 heads broccoli crowns only; 2 cups cooked rice according the package instructions

Soy allergy? No problem! You can still enjoy a take out favorite with this soy free beef and broccoli.

Prep Time 1 hour

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

First you are going to marinate your meat with:
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 tablespoon homemade soy free soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds of flank steak sliced into thin strips
Onto the meal:
½ cup homemade soy free soy sauce*
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 cloves garlic chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon sherry
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 heads broccoli crowns only
2 cups cooked rice according the package instructions

Instructions

Marinate the meat by whisking together your baking soda, sugar, corn starch, homemade soy free soy sauce, water, and vegetable oil. Pour it over your meat and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
In a small bowl stir together the homemade soy free soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, flour, and sherry, until smooth. Set aside.
In a large wok or saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat.
Toss in your broccoli and cook until crisp and green. Transfer your broccoli to a plate and set aside.
Heat the remainder tablespoon of oil and cook your beef for 3-4 minutes or until your meat is no longer pink.
Stir in the broccoli and sauce that you sat aside.
Saute one minute and serve over rice.

Notes

2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons blackstrap molassess
1 tablespoon garlic, smashed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon rice vinegar

Combine all of the above ingredients in a sauce pan and simmer for 15 minutes uncovered, until slightly reduced.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 739Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 4027mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 64g

Comments

Selena Campbell

May 28, 2015 at 8:49 pm

Wow, that looks amazing and sounds like it will taste great. We love Chinese and can eat soy, but takeout is always so salty.

Your pictures are so tantalizing! Thanks for sharing!
- Joanna
  
  June 01, 2015 at 10:14 pm
  
  I agree the sodium is very high in take out.This makes an excellent alternative! If you try it let me know, I would love to know what you think.
Miz Helen

June 02, 2015 at 4:22 pm

Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday, I just pinned this recipe it looks so good! Hope you are having a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
- Joanna
  
  June 06, 2015 at 10:08 pm
  
  Thank you for pinning! If you try it out, let me know what you think!