Buffalo & Broccoli Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry
Updated: Sep 12
If you need a healthy dinner you can throw together quickly, this Buffalo & Broccoli Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry is one of my favorites.
It combines ground bison, broccoli, and shirataki noodles with a simple savory sauce for an easy high-protein, gluten-free, lower-carb dinner that takes very little time to make.
This is exactly the kind of meal I love during a busy week. You get protein, vegetables, and plenty of flavor without spending an hour in the kitchen.
And yes—you can absolutely substitute ground beef if you don't have bison.
What Are Shirataki Noodles?
Shirataki noodles are made primarily from konjac, a plant native to parts of Asia.
They're very different nutritionally from traditional pasta because they're mostly water and contain a type of soluble fiber called glucomannan.
They're naturally very low in carbohydrates and calories and are typically gluten-free, which makes them an easy noodle alternative for people who want something lighter than traditional pasta.
One thing to know: preparation makes a huge difference.
Shirataki noodles can have a slightly unusual texture straight out of the package. I like to rinse them really well and then heat them in a dry pan for several minutes before adding them to the stir-fry.
That extra step removes some of the excess moisture and gives them a much better texture.
Why I Love Bison
I use ground buffalo—or bison—in quite a few of my recipes because I love the flavor.
It's also an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12.
If you've never cooked with bison before, this is an easy recipe to start with because you prepare it almost exactly the way you would ground beef.
Can't find it?
Use lean ground beef instead. There's no need to skip the entire recipe because you can't find one ingredient.
Buffalo & Broccoli Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
12 oz. ground buffalo/bison or organic grass-fed 90% lean ground beef
1 head organic broccoli, chopped with stems removed
½ tablespoon coconut oil
3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari sauce or coconut aminos
1 tablespoon Coconut Secret coconut aminos teriyaki sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 (7 oz.) packages Miracle Noodle plant-based organic spaghetti-style noodles
Directions:
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add the coconut oil.
Once the oil has melted, add the ground bison and cook over medium-high heat until the meat is completely browned and no longer pink.
Add the broccoli, teriyaki sauce, tamari or coconut aminos, ground ginger, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Stir everything together and cook for approximately 3–5 minutes, or until the broccoli reaches your preferred tenderness.
Remove the wok from the heat and set aside.
Drain and thoroughly rinse the shirataki noodles. I also like to cut the noodles a few times with kitchen scissors so they're easier to eat.
Place the noodles in a separate dry pan and cook over medium-high heat for approximately 5 minutes to help remove excess moisture.
Add the noodles to the wok with the bison and broccoli.
Stir everything together and cook for another 1–2 minutes, allowing the noodles to pick up the flavors from the sauce.
Plate and serve.
Want to Add More Vegetables?
Absolutely.
That's one of the easiest ways to change this recipe depending on what you already have in your refrigerator.
Try adding mushrooms, bell peppers, shredded carrots, zucchini, bok choy, snow peas, or green onions.
You could also top it with sesame seeds or fresh scallions for a little extra flavor and crunch.
Don't Want Shirataki Noodles?
Use something else.
While shirataki noodles make this particular recipe lower in carbohydrates, there's nothing wrong with eating carbohydrates.
If you need more carbs based on your activity level, nutrition goals, or appetite, this stir-fry would also be delicious with rice noodles, jasmine rice, or another gluten-free noodle.
I would much rather see someone build a balanced meal that works for their body than choose a food simply because it has the fewest carbohydrates.
A Chinese Medicine Perspective
From a Chinese medicine food-therapy perspective, one of the things I like most about this meal is that it's warm and cooked.
Broccoli and protein are cooked together with warming, aromatic seasonings like ginger and garlic rather than being served as another cold meal.
For someone who tends toward digestive symptoms, low appetite, or feeling cold, I often prefer warm cooked meals over relying heavily on cold smoothies and raw salads.
Of course, Chinese dietary therapy is individualized, so the foods that are best for you depend on your overall pattern and symptoms.
Make It Meal-Prep Friendly
This is also an easy meal to prep ahead for busy workdays.
Cook the bison and broccoli mixture in advance and store it separately from the noodles. When you're ready to eat, heat everything together in a skillet.
You can also double the bison and vegetable portion and serve it differently the next day—over rice, quinoa, or additional vegetables.
💡 Dr. Stephanie's Tip: Don't assume that eating healthy means every meal has to take forever to prepare.
Some of my favorite meals are the ones I can make in 15–20 minutes with one pan and a handful of ingredients.
Keep a few easy proteins, frozen or fresh vegetables, and simple pantry staples on hand, and you can put together a balanced meal even on the nights when cooking is the last thing you feel like doing.
Looking for More Easy Gluten-Free Recipes?
If you love simple recipes like this Buffalo & Broccoli Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry, you'll find plenty more in my cookbook with 93 gluten-free and dairy-free recipes.
I created these recipes with the same philosophy I use in my own kitchen: healthy eating should be simple, practical, satisfying, and actually taste good.
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