Description
This Keto Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry is a flavorful, low-carb dish featuring lean ground beef cooked with fresh broccoli in a savory garlic-ginger sauce, served over shirataki or cauliflower rice. Perfect for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers rich Asian-inspired tastes while keeping it keto-friendly and sugar-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1½ lbs lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup or keto sweetener
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Rice Substitute
- 2 packs shirataki rice (or 4 cups cauliflower rice)
Optional Garnishes
- Red pepper flakes
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Shirataki Rice: Rinse and drain the shirataki rice thoroughly. Dry-fry it in a pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes to evaporate excess moisture. Remove from heat and set aside. If using cauliflower rice, have it ready.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks to ensure even browning.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger into the browned beef. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Steam the Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the skillet with a splash of water. Cover the pan with a lid and steam the broccoli for 2–3 minutes until it is just tender but still crisp.
- Make and Add the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce (or coconut aminos), rice vinegar, sugar-free maple syrup (or keto sweetener), and toasted sesame oil. Pour this sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to coat the beef and broccoli evenly. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes to let the flavors combine.
- Serve: Spoon the beef and broccoli mixture over the prepared shirataki or cauliflower rice. Garnish with your choice of red pepper flakes, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Shirataki rice needs to be properly rinsed and dry-fried to reduce the strong aroma and excess moisture.
- You can substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos for a soy-free option.
- The sugar-free maple syrup or keto sweetener keeps this recipe keto-friendly; regular sweeteners will add carbs.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb alternative if you don’t have shirataki rice.
- Using lean ground beef helps keep the dish lower in fat.
