Gluten-Free Beef Noodle Soup with Stir-Fried Vegetables

For the Beef

• 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, sliced thin
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp salt

For the Broth

• 4 cups gluten-free vegetable broth or beef broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos (soy-free soy sauce alternative)
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
• Salt to taste

For the Stir-Fried Vegetables

• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 carrot, julienned
• ½ red bell pepper, sliced
• ½ yellow bell pepper, sliced
• ½ onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Noodles

• 8 oz gluten-free rice noodles or chickpea noodles

Garnish

• Chopped green onions
• Optional: chili flakes or fresh herbs like cilantro