Keto Beef Broccoli Stir Fry (Printable version)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli combine in a savory garlic-ginger stir fry, perfect for a quick low-carb meal.
# Ingredient list:
→ Beef
01 - 1.1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
→ Vegetables
02 - 14 oz broccoli florets
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 scallions, sliced
→ Sauce
06 - 1/4 cup soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
07 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 1 tsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
10 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Stir-Fry
11 - 2 tbsp avocado oil or other high-heat oil
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sweetener if using, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
03 - Add remaining tablespoon of oil to skillet. Stir-fry broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until bright green and just tender.
04 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to skillet. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return beef to skillet, pour in sauce, and toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and ingredients are heated through.
06 - Sprinkle sliced scallions over stir-fry and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in 30 minutes flat, making it perfect for those nights when you're hungry but don't want to spend hours cooking.
- The sauce is rich and deeply flavorful without any sugar crashes, thanks to the balance of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- You get that crispy-tender texture that makes stir fries so addictive, all while staying firmly in ketosis.
02 -
- Slice your beef against the grain before cooking, not after; this is the difference between tender bites and tough, stringy meat.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when searing the beef or it will steam instead of brown, and steam means no crust, which means sadness.
03 -
- Marinating the beef in half the sauce for 15 minutes before cooking deepens the flavor and creates a richer final dish.
- Toast your sesame oil bottle in a cool spot; light and heat degrade its flavor, and you want every drop to count.