Keto Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Quick and tasty, this dish can be ready in a flash. Serve with cauliflower rice on its own.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 4
Calories 409 kcal
- 500 grams beef strips or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red capsicum 1cm diced
- 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
- 2 birds eye chilli thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
- 6 tablespoons tamari
- 5-6 drops liquid stevia
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
To Serve
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 stalks spring onion sliced diagonally
- extra chilli optional
In a large frying pan or wok with lid, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the broccoli florets and briefly stir fry until the oil is absorbed and they are vibrant green. Add 1/2 cup of water and cover with the lid. Steam for 3 - 4 minutes until just tender. Set aside.
In the same pan, add remaining 1 tb of olive oil over medium-high heat and add the garlic and ginger paste. Briefly fry until just fragrant then add the diced capsicum and chilli and fry for 2 - 3 minutes.
Turn the heat to high and add the beef, searing on all sides.
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the xanthan gum and sesame oil until evenly combined. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and whisk thoroughly.
Return the steamed broccoli to the frying pan once the beef is seared and pour over the sauce. Toss to combine and cook for 1 - 2 minutes until the sauce is thickened to your liking.
Serve immediately with cauliflower rice or fried rice.
Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 1643mgPotassium: 1018mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1050IUVitamin C: 143.1mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 4.6mg