Keto Beef Stir-Fry
Imagine walking into your kitchen after a long day, craving something delicious that fits your keto lifestyle. This quick keto beef stir-fry is your new weeknight dinner hero. Ready in under 15 minutes, this restaurant-quality meal satisfies your taste buds while keeping your carb count low. With only 3 grams of net carbs per serving, it's an easy, flavorful, and healthy meal.
Equipment
- - Large skillet or wok
- - Sharp knife
- - Cutting board
- - Spatula
- - Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- - 1/2 lb flank steak thinly sliced
- - 1/4 cup coconut oil or olive oil
- - 2 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 tbsp liquid aminos or tamari sauce
- - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- - 1/4 tsp salt
- - 1/4 tsp black pepper
- - 1 tsp fish sauce optional
- - 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- - 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
- - 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- - 1/4 cup zucchini thinly sliced
- - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- - 1/2 tsp xanthan gum for thickening, optional
Instructions
- **Prepare Ingredients:** Slice flank steak thinly against the grain. Chop all vegetables and set aside.
- **Make Sauce:** In a bowl, whisk together liquid aminos, sesame oil, fish sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, and xanthan gum (if using).
- **Cook Beef:** Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear beef for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- **Cook Vegetables:** Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir-fry broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- **Combine & Finish:** Return beef to the pan, pour in sauce, and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until well coated.
- **Serve & Enjoy:** Plate immediately, optionally garnishing with sesame seeds or green onions.