Keto Friendly Beef Broccoli Stir (Printable)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli cooked with fresh ginger for a vibrant low-carb dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1.1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
→ Vegetables
02 - 10 oz broccoli florets
03 - 2 green onions, sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or tamari for gluten-free, soy sauce if not strict keto)
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
09 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
11 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
13 - Extra sliced green onions
# How to Make It:
01 - Toss beef slices with 1 tablespoon coconut aminos and half the grated ginger in a medium bowl. Set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Sauté garlic, remaining ginger, and sliced green onions for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
05 - Return beef to skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon coconut aminos, rice vinegar, optional sweetener, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and cook 2–3 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
06 - Plate the stir fry and garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together faster than ordering takeout, but tastes like you spent hours on it.
- The beef stays tender and the broccoli keeps that satisfying crunch that makes you feel like you're eating something real.
- One pan means one thing to wash, which honestly matters more than people admit.
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan when you sear the beef will steam it instead of browning it, which tastes disappointingly flat; work in batches if you have to.
- Rice vinegar is your secret weapon for balancing sweetness and richness without adding carbs or calories.
03 -
- A teaspoon of butter or ghee stirred in at the very end adds richness that makes the whole thing taste more indulgent than it is.
- Keep your ingredients prepped before you start cooking; this dish moves fast and there's no time to catch up once the heat is on.