Chinese Beef and Broccoli Rice Noodles
Tender beef and bright broccoli meet soft rice noodles, ginger and fresh chives for a savory, speedy stir-fry.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Low-FODMAP and 10 more diets
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Ingredients
- 450 g lean beef sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain
- 400 g broccoli, small florets, stems thinly sliced
- 200 g gluten-free rice noodles
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 5 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely snipped
Method
- Soak the rice noodles until pliable, then drain well.10 min timer
- Sear beef in olive oil until browned; remove to a plate.4 min timer
- Stir-fry broccoli with water until tender and bright green.5 min timer
- Return beef and noodles; toss with ginger until glossy.2 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share, then scatter chives over the rest.Kids’ plate comes out here
Kids’ plate: Beef and Broccoli Noodle Bowls
On the plate: Beef and soft broccoli with rice noodles, lightly coated in ginger and cooking juices.
Make it a game: Make a little noodle nest and park broccoli trees around it. Pick a favorite noodle to twirl at your own pace.
Set it aside at step 5, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Gluten-free rice noodles with beef, broccoli and ginger; no soy, seaweed or kelp.
- Low-histamine: Freshly cooked beef and broccoli with ginger and chives, without vinegar, citrus or broth.
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free rice noodles keep the stir-fry free of wheat, barley and rye.
- Pregnant: Fresh beef and rice noodles; nothing in the dish is raw, unpasteurised or alcoholic.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft broccoli and short rice noodles with finely chopped beef.
- Kid (4–12): Mild beef, broccoli and soft rice noodles with no spicy heat.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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