Keto Beef Stir Fry – A Quick and Low-Carb Dinner
Tender strips of grass-fed beef and vibrant low-carb veggies are tossed in a smoky, sugar-free sauce, delivering a flavorful stir fry in just 25 minutes—perfect for keto weeknights.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Spiralizer or vegetable peeler (for zoodles)
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Colander
Ingredients
- 1 lb grass-fed beef thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil or ghee divided
- 4 oz diced bacon or pancetta
- 2 –3 medium zucchini spiralized (or shirataki noodles)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup spinach or bok choy
- 1 small shallot finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 Tbsp tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- ¼ tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: red pepper flakes sesame seeds, fresh cilantro
Instructions
Cook Bacon (6 min):
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in skillet over medium. Cook bacon until crisp; remove and set aside, reserving fat.
Sauté Aromatics & Beef (5 min):
- Add remaining oil, shallot, garlic, and ginger; cook 1 min. Increase heat, add beef; sear 3–4 min until browned but still tender. Remove beef.
Stir Fry Veggies (3 min):
- In same pan, add broccoli and peppers; stir fry 2 min. Add zucchini ribbons and spinach; toss 1 min until just tender. Drain any excess liquid.
Emulsify Sauce (1 min):
- Off heat, whisk tamari, vinegar, sweetener, and xanthan gum. Return beef and bacon to pan; pour sauce over and stir to coat.
Finish & Serve (1 min):
- Drizzle sesame oil, season with salt & pepper. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Total Fat: 28 g
- Total Carbs: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Net Carbs: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g