Beef and Broccoli Noodles

• 8 oz noodles8 oz noodles8 oz gluten-free noodles8 oz gluten-free noodles — cook them a touch shy — gluten-free noodles go soft fast
• 1 lb flank steak1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain into bite-sized pieces
• salt, to tastesalt, to taste
• black pepper, to tasteblack pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• 2 tbsp avocado oil2 tbsp avocado oil, divided
• 4 cups broccoli florets4 cups broccoli, cut into small florets
• 4 green onions4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• a pat of butter2 tbsp unsalted buttera glug of olive oil2 tbsp olive oil — use olive oil for the toss instead — you lose a little richness but it coats just fine
• 4 cloves garlic4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce3 tbsp soy sauce3 tbsp coconut aminos3 tbsp coconut aminos — a little sweeter than soy sauce; add a pinch more salt if it tastes flat3 tbsp coconut aminos3 tbsp coconut aminos — a little sweeter than soy sauce; add a pinch more salt if it tastes flat
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• furikake, to tastefurikake, to taste
• chili crisp, to tastechili crisp, to taste

Steps

1. Get a big pot of salted water heating for the noodles.
2. Season the steak well with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high and lay the steak in a single layer. Sear undisturbed for about 3 minutes, flip, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, then move it to a plate.
3. Cook the noodles to al dente, then drain and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the rest of the oil with the broccoli and the white parts of the green onions. Toss and cook about 3 minutes, until the broccoli picks up some color.
5. Add the butter, garlic, and ginger and cook another 2 minutes, then pull the pan off the heat.
6. Add the noodles, steak, soy sauce, sesame oil, and the green onion tops. Toss until everything is coated.
7. Taste and add a little more soy sauce if it needs it.
8. Serve right away, scattered with furikake and chili crisp if you like.