When you’ve got a craving for Chinese food takeout, this keto beef and broccoli stir fry recipe comes to the rescue! It’s a healthy dish full of flavor, packed with protein, and one of the easiest quick and healthy Asian recipes I make for weeknights. Serve it over cauliflower rice for a low carb takeout classic.
Is Beef And Broccoli Keto?
This beef and broccoli recipe is keto friendly. But if you are eating it from a restaurant, or using a traditional recipe, it would not be keto friendly. Cornstarch and sugar are typically found in beef and broccoli recipes, which quickly adds to many carbs.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for keto friendly beef and broccoli stir fry, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
For The Sauce:
Coconut Aminos – Adds sweetness, flavor, and salt. Soy sauce is fine to substitute, but this is why I don’t use soy sauce.Fish Sauce – This helps give the stir fry great flavor. No fishy taste in the final dish!Ground Ginger – Ground ginger is convenient, you can also use fresh if you have it. If you opt for fresh, use 4 teaspoons fresh grated ginger in place of the 1 teaspoon ground.Crushed Red Pepper – Use more or less depending on how much spice you like.Olive Oil – Or avocado oil.Chicken Broth – You can also use beef broth if you like, or bone broth for a richer flavor and extra nutrition.Gelatin Powder – Be sure to use unflavored. It’s the perfect cornstarch substitute that helps to thicken the sauce without any flour or other starches.
For The Stir Fry:
Olive Oil – Or avocado oil.Broccoli – Buy a fresh head of broccoli or broccoli florets for convenience.Garlic – Use fresh cloves or jarred garlic for convenience.Flank Steak – You can also swap it for other beef cuts, like skirt steak or flat iron steak.
How To Make Keto Beef And Broccoli
This section shows how to make this keto recipe for beef and broccoli, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Sesame oil – Stir this in at the end for extra flavor. Sesame seeds Green onion
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep leftover beef and broccoli in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.Meal Prep: Divide cooked cauliflower rice among your meal prep containers, top with low carb beef and broccoli, and keep in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave for an easy low carb lunch.Reheat: You can reheat in a hot skillet again, or the microwave, but the texture is better on the stove.Freeze: Store the stir fry in a heavy-duty freezer bag or airtight container in the freezer for 2-3 months.
What To Serve With Low Carb Beef and Broccoli
Traditionally, beef and broccoli would be served over rice, which is high in carbs. Here are a few low carb veggie options instead: Place the flank steak in the freezer for 30 minutes before slicing, which will make it more firm and help you slice it more thinly. The thinner, the better! This will help it get a nice sear. If the broccoli doesn’t cook through easily by just stir frying, you can add a couple tablespoons water, cover and cook for a few minutes to steam it. If you do this, make sure you drain any remaining water afterward.
More Healthy Asian Recipes
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