Keto Friendly Beef Broccoli (Printable Version)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli stir-fried in garlic-ginger sauce for a flavorful low-carb dish.
# What You 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
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, toss the sliced beef with 1 tbsp coconut aminos and baking soda. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together all sauce ingredients 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. Remove beef to a plate.
04 - Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir in garlic, ginger, and scallions; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add broccoli florets and 1 tbsp water. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then cover and steam for 2 to 3 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra scallions or sesame seeds if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It cooks faster than ordering delivery and tastes like your favorite takeout without the carb crash.
- The sauce clings to everything beautifully, turning simple ingredients into something crave-worthy.
- Broccoli stays bright and crisp, giving you that satisfying crunch in every forkful.
02 -
- Don't skip slicing the beef against the grain or you'll end up with chewy, tough strips instead of melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
- Make sure your pan is truly hot before adding the beef—crowding a lukewarm skillet will steam the meat instead of searing it.
03 -
- Freeze your beef for 15 minutes before slicing to make it easier to cut paper-thin strips.
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute before sprinkling them on top—it amplifies their nutty flavor tenfold.