Ingredients:

• 1 pound beef – tenderloin cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1-2 medium heads of broccoli cut into florets
• 1 1/2 inches of ginger peeled and sliced or grated
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or oil of your choice)
• Boiling Water (for broccoli)
• Bowl of ice water

Marinade:

• 1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce (San-J reduced sodium)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar (Marukan)
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons potato starch (you can use corn or tapioca)
• 1/8 teaspoon of pepper

Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce (San-J reduced sodium)
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (Dynasty Brand)
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (white or brown)
• 2 teaspoons of potato starch (you can use corn or tapioca)
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust as needed or omit)

Method of Preparation:

• Slice beef and set aside
• In a medium bowl combine all ingredients in the marinade and add beef. Marinate for 30 minutes.
• In a large stock pot bring water to boil, and blanch the broccoli florets – about 10-15 seconds and remove with a slotted spoon.
• Immediately place blanched broccoli in ice water to stop the cooking process.
• Once all broccoli is blanched and placed in an ice bath, strain and pat dry. Set aside.
• In a wok or large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat. Add half of the beef and cook until about 75-80% cooked throughout (this will be quick at high heat).
• Remove from pan and set aside. Repeat with remaining oil and steak.
• Add ginger and red pepper flakes, stir-fry for 30 seconds – 1 minute.
• Return the beef to the pan to finish cooking. Add broccoli and stir fry for 1 minute
• Add sauce and toss to coat – as soon as the sauce begins to thicken remove from the heat.
• Serve with steamed rice – white or brown.
• Enjoy!

About the Author: Jenny Manseau is a Chef, Culinary Nutrition student and author of the blog Creative Cooking Gluten Free. Jenny created her website after being diagnosed in 2008 with Celiac Disease and takes many “regular” every day recipes and alters them to the gluten-free diet.