Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Tender strips of beef and crisp broccoli in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce sweetened without sugar. A 20-minute keto takeout swap that beats delivery.
Takeout flavor, keto-friendly sauce
The reason most beef and broccoli is off-limits on keto is the sauce, usually thick with sugar and cornstarch. Swap in a sugar-free sweetener and a touch of xanthan gum and you get the same glossy, savory-sweet glaze with a fraction of the carbs.
Stir-fry moves fast, so have everything prepped before the pan gets hot. Slicing the beef thin against the grain keeps it tender.
- Freeze the beef briefly for easy slicing
- Get the wok or skillet screaming hot
- Add the sauce last and toss quickly
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided (net carbs →)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (net carbs →)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup beef broth (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon granulated erythritol (net carbs →)
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (net carbs →)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced (net carbs →)
Instructions
- 1Toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce and set aside to marinate briefly.
- 2Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat and stir-fry the beef until just browned, about 3 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- 3Add the remaining oil and the broccoli, and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- 4Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5Whisk together the remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, beef broth, erythritol, xanthan gum, and red pepper flakes, then pour it into the pan.
- 6Return the beef and toss everything for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. Top with green onions and serve.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
Do I need xanthan gum?
It is optional but helps the sauce cling to the beef and broccoli the way cornstarch would. Use just a small pinch and whisk it in well, as too much makes the sauce slimy.
What cut of beef works best?
Flank or skirt steak sliced thin against the grain is ideal. Sirloin also works. The key is thin slices and quick, high-heat cooking so the beef stays tender.
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