30 Minute Beef & Broccoli (better than take-out!)
If you're anything like me, the dinner hour can feel... chaotic. Between work, kid pickups, and a laundry list of to-dos, feeding your family something healthy and fast can feel like a full-blown miracle.
Enter: This better-than-takeout Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry.
It’s quick (ready in under 30 minutes), nutrient-dense (packed with veggies like broccoli, peppers, and carrots), and hormone-friendly (gluten-free + anti-inflammatory swaps your body will thank you for).
Oh, and did I mention? Your kids and partner will devour it. No separate meals required.
Why I Love This Meal for Midlife Hormone Support:
This isn’t your average stir-fry. I’ve made a few smart swaps to support your energy, blood sugar, and gut health—without sacrificing flavour or satisfaction.
✔️ Coconut Aminos instead of soy sauce → lower sodium + gluten-free
✔️ Arrowroot starch instead of cornstarch → gentler on digestion
✔️ Lean beef → rich in protein, iron + B12 to support muscle and energy in midlife
✔️ Fiber-rich veggies → broccoli, peppers, carrots = gut and hormone love
This combo helps you feel full, supports your metabolism, and keeps the whole family happy. It's a win-win-win.
This meal is part of how I live and teach the UNSTUCK Method—simple, sustainable meals that nourish you while still working with your real life.
If you're a busy woman in perimenopause who’s trying to eat better, feel better, and not fall apart in the process... you’re in the right place.
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30 Minute Beef & Broccoli (and lots of other veg)
prep time: 10 min | cook time: 20 min | serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups rice (pre-cooked or from the pouch and just microwaved)
1 lb beef sirloin, sliced
S&P
1/3 cup hot water
6 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce or tamari)
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp honey (or coconut sugar)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp arrowroot starch (or sub cornstarch)
4 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 small red bell peppers (or 1 large one), sliced
1 lb broccoli florets
3/4 cup matchstick carrots
4 garlic cloves, minced
1” piece fresh ginger, minced
sesame seeds and cilantro for garnish (optional)
Directions:
Cook the rice according to package directions.
Thinly slice 1 pound beef sirloin. If you put it in the freezer for about 10 mins, it will make this easier, but it’s not necessary. Season the slices with salt and pepper
In a bowl, whisk together: 1/3 cup hot water (just as hot as your sink will go), 6 tablespoons coconut aminos, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoons arrowroot starch, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Set aside.
In your largest skillet, add 2 tbsp olive oil and add bell peppers, broccoli, matchstick carrots, garlic and ginger. Stir the vegetables for ~5 minutes until the veggies are tender crisp. Transfer to a bowl.
Return the skillet to the heat and add 2 more tbsp olive oil. Pat the steak dry with paper towel and add them to the skillet in a single layer. Cook 1-2 minutes per side.
Stir in the sauce and the cooked vegetables. Cook for about 1 more minute, allowing the sauce to thicken up.
Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.
📌 Enjoy and Pin this recipe!
Notes:
Store It: Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Reheat It: This makes epic leftovers!
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