Keto friendly beef broccoli (Printable)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli combined in a flavorful garlic-ginger sauce for a quick, low-carb dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari (for marinating)
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda (optional, for tenderness)
→ Vegetables
04 - 10 oz broccoli florets
05 - 2 scallions, chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
08 - 2 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari
09 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
11 - 1 tsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
12 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
→ For Stir Fry
13 - 2 tbsp avocado oil or light olive oil
14 - 1 tbsp water (for steaming broccoli)
# Directions:
01 - Combine sliced beef with 1 tbsp coconut aminos and baking soda in a medium bowl. Let rest for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk all sauce components together in a small bowl and set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked, then transfer to a plate.
04 - Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan, stir in garlic, ginger, and scallions; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add broccoli and 1 tbsp water; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Cover and steam for 2 to 3 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to the pan, pour in sauce, and toss to combine. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until beef is thoroughly cooked and sauce slightly thickens.
07 - Plate immediately, optionally garnishing with additional scallions or toasted sesame seeds.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It satisfies that takeout craving without the carbs or the wait.
- The beef stays tender and the broccoli gets that perfect crisp-tender bite.
- You can have dinner on the table in half an hour with minimal cleanup.
02 -
- Don't skip the high heat, it's what gives you that restaurant-style sear and keeps the broccoli crisp.
- Marinating the beef for even just 10 minutes makes a noticeable difference in tenderness.
03 -
- Freeze your beef for 15 minutes before slicing, it firms up just enough to make thin, even slices effortless.
- Always have your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking, stir fry moves fast and you won't have time to chop mid-recipe.