Keto Friendly Beef Cabbage (Printable)
Tender beef and crisp cabbage cooked with savory low-carb sauce for a quick, hearty meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1.1 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari
03 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
05 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
06 - 3 green onions, sliced
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
09 - 2 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
12 - 1 tsp chili flakes
13 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
14 - Salt to taste
→ For Cooking
15 - 2 tbsp avocado oil or light olive oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Toss sliced beef with 1 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tsp sesame oil in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Whisk together remaining coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl until combined.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large wok over high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned but tender. Transfer to a plate.
04 - Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add cabbage and carrot. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until cabbage is wilted but still retains crisp texture.
06 - Return beef and green onions to the wok. Pour sauce over and toss to coat evenly. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until heated through. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like a restaurant takeout favorite
- The beef stays incredibly tender thanks to a quick marinade trick
02 -
- High heat is non negotiable here, medium heat will give you steamed cabbage instead of stir fried
- Pat the beef dry before marinating if it is wet, excess water kills the sear
03 -
- Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing, it becomes firm and paper thin cuts are effortless
- Use a wok if you have one, the sloped sides make tossing vegetables infinitely easier