How should I store leftovers?

Store the cooked beef and broccoli in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The recipe specifically recommends reheating it in the microwave or in a pan before eating. Keep the sesame seed garnish separate if you want it to retain its dry texture. Divide the stir-fry into individual containers while assembling planned meals for easier serving.

Can I reheat this in a skillet?

Yes, the recipe says leftovers can be reheated in a pan. Use stirring to help the beef, broccoli, and thickened sauce warm evenly. The sauce may look set after refrigeration, so keep moving the portions rather than leaving them undisturbed. A microwave is the other reheating option given in the source.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, the listed ingredients can be doubled using the recipe card’s scale options. Cook in batches if the skillet cannot comfortably hold all the beef or broccoli at once. Crowding makes it harder for the broccoli edges to brown and for the beef to fry evenly. Whisk a larger sauce thoroughly so the cornstarch is fully dispersed.

Can I use frozen broccoli?

Yes, frozen broccoli may be used instead of fresh broccoli. Cut or choose small florets so they cook better in the skillet. Watch for tenderness and slight browning at the edges rather than relying only on the stated timing. Transfer the cooked florets to a plate before the beef goes into the pan.

What can replace gluten-free tamari?

Coconut aminos can replace the gluten-free tamari according to the recipe notes. Regular soy sauce is also suggested for cooks who do not need the dish to remain gluten-free. The sauce flavor will reflect the substitute chosen, so use the same measured amounts listed for tamari. Add it to both the marinade and sauce where tamari appears.

Gluten-Free Beef and Broccoli with Glossy Tamari Sauce

By Lena VasquezOct 8, 2026

Total

55 min

Servings

Level

Easy

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Prep the beef marinade and sauce components ahead, then keep the broccoli and cooked beef ready to finish in one skillet. This gluten-free, dairy-free beef and broccoli combines thin beef slices, tender-edged florets, and a savory, glossy tamari sauce for planned weeknight meals.

The beef marinates in brown sugar, gluten-free tamari, cornstarch, and lemon juice before cooking. Fresh ginger, grated garlic, beef broth, more tamari, sesame oil, and cornstarch make the finishing sauce. Thinly sliced flank steak cooks quickly, while the cornstarch thickens the pan sauce and lemon juice adds tanginess. Use small broccoli florets so they cook evenly and pick up slight browning at the edges.

Cook the broccoli until tender with lightly browned edges, then move it aside before frying the marinated beef. The key visual cue is a thick, glossy sauce after three to four minutes of stirring. Thick beef cubes are the common problem because they need more time than the recipe allows. Stir the sauce well before heating so the cornstarch does not remain lumpy.

Serve the finished stir-fry hot or warm with white sesame seeds. It can be eaten on its own, or paired with white rice or cauliflower rice. For planned leftovers, portion the beef and broccoli after cooking and reheat in a microwave or pan before serving.

Why you'll love this recipe

The marinade, sauce, and broccoli prep can be completed before dinner, leaving the final skillet cooking organized when a meal needs to come together.
Portioning the finished beef and broccoli makes planned lunches straightforward because the sauced beef, tender florets, and sesame garnish are already combined.
It reheats in either a microwave or pan, according to the recipe, so leftovers can return to a hot, saucy meal without separate components.
Thinly sliced flank steak cooks in five to six minutes, which helps batch cooking move quickly once the marinade has rested for fifteen minutes.
The glossy tamari sauce coats both beef and broccoli, helping each stored portion stay cohesive rather than requiring a separate sauce at serving time.
Fresh or frozen broccoli can be used, offering flexibility when planning a batch around produce already on hand or a freezer staple.

Instructions

Mix the brown sugar, gluten-free tamari sauce, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a bowl.

Stir the marinade to break up lumps of starch.

Transfer the sliced beef to the bowl and stir to combine.

Let the beef slices marinate for 15 minutes.

Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Stir-fry the broccoli florets for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring with a spatula, until tender and slightly brown on the edges.

Transfer the broccoli to a plate and set aside.

Combine the ginger, garlic, beef broth, brown sugar, tamari sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Whisk the sauce ingredients well to combine.

Add frying oil to a hot pan over medium heat.

Fry the beef for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Transfer the cooked beef to a plate and set aside.

Pour the sauce into the pan and heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until thick and glossy.

Transfer the cooked beef slices to the pan and fry in the sauce for another 3 minutes.

Add the cooked broccoli florets and stir-fry everything together for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve the beef and broccoli hot or warm, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

FAQ

Freezing is not addressed in the recipe. The stated storage method is an airtight container in the refrigerator, followed by reheating in a microwave or pan. Broccoli texture can change after freezing and thawing, so expect softer florets if you choose to test it. For the closest result to the original, prepare portions for refrigeration instead.

Gluten-Free Beef and Broccoli with Glossy Tamari Sauce

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Gluten-Free Beef and Broccoli with Glossy Tamari Sauce

Name: Gluten-Free Beef and Broccoli with Glossy Tamari Sauce
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lb beef (flank steak) (thinly sliced); 2 tbsp cooking oil; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 tbsp white sesame seeds (for serving); 1 tsp brown sugar (for the marinade); 4 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce (for the marinade); 1 tsp cornstarch (for the marinade); 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated); 3 cloves fresh garlic (grated); 0.33 cup beef broth; 1 tsp brown sugar (for the sauce); 6 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce (for the sauce); 1 tbsp cornstarch (for the sauce); 1 tbsp sesame oil; 0.2 tsp salt; 0.2 tsp pepper

By Lena VasquezOct 8, 2026

Total

55 min

Servings

Level

Easy

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Why you'll love this recipe

The marinade, sauce, and broccoli prep can be completed before dinner, leaving the final skillet cooking organized when a meal needs to come together.
Portioning the finished beef and broccoli makes planned lunches straightforward because the sauced beef, tender florets, and sesame garnish are already combined.
It reheats in either a microwave or pan, according to the recipe, so leftovers can return to a hot, saucy meal without separate components.
Thinly sliced flank steak cooks in five to six minutes, which helps batch cooking move quickly once the marinade has rested for fifteen minutes.
The glossy tamari sauce coats both beef and broccoli, helping each stored portion stay cohesive rather than requiring a separate sauce at serving time.
Fresh or frozen broccoli can be used, offering flexibility when planning a batch around produce already on hand or a freezer staple.

Ingredients

Servings4

•1.5 lb beef (flank steak) (thinly sliced)
•2 tbsp cooking oil
•2 cups broccoli florets
•1 tbsp white sesame seeds (for serving)
•1 tsp brown sugar (for the marinade)
•4 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce (for the marinade)
•1 tsp cornstarch (for the marinade)
•1 tsp lemon juice
•1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
•3 cloves fresh garlic (grated)
•0.33 cup beef broth
•1 tsp brown sugar (for the sauce)
•6 tbsp gluten-free tamari sauce (for the sauce)
•1 tbsp cornstarch (for the sauce)
•1 tbsp sesame oil
•0.2 tsp salt
•0.2 tsp pepper

Instructions

1
Mix the brown sugar, gluten-free tamari sauce, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a bowl.
2
Stir the marinade to break up lumps of starch.
3
Transfer the sliced beef to the bowl and stir to combine.
4
Let the beef slices marinate for 15 minutes.
5
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Stir-fry the broccoli florets for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring with a spatula, until tender and slightly brown on the edges.
7
Transfer the broccoli to a plate and set aside.
8
Combine the ginger, garlic, beef broth, brown sugar, tamari sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
9
Whisk the sauce ingredients well to combine.
10
Add frying oil to a hot pan over medium heat.
11
Fry the beef for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12
Transfer the cooked beef to a plate and set aside.
13
Pour the sauce into the pan and heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until thick and glossy.
14
Transfer the cooked beef slices to the pan and fry in the sauce for another 3 minutes.
15
Add the cooked broccoli florets and stir-fry everything together for another 2 to 3 minutes.
16
Serve the beef and broccoli hot or warm, sprinkled with sesame seeds.