Serves: 2–3
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Style: Simple Skillet • Keto • Low-Carb
Ingredients
Beef & Broccoli
- 1½ lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Stir-Fry Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 tsp keto-friendly sweetener (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional)
- ½ tsp xanthan gum (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients
- Slice beef thinly against the grain.
- Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Cook Beef
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Season the meat lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook in batches, searing 2–3 minutes per batch until just browned.
- Remove and set aside.
- Cook Broccoli
- Add remaining oil to the skillet.
- Add broccoli with ¼ cup of water.
- Cover and steam 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Uncover and let excess moisture cook off.
- Make Sauce
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients.
- Sprinkle xanthan gum in while whisking, if using.
- Combine
- Return the beef to the skillet with the broccoli.
- Pour sauce over and toss to coat.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy and thickened.
- Serve
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- No sugar, flour, or cornstarch
- Keeps 3–4 days refrigerated
- Reheats best in a skillet
- Serve alone or over cauliflower rice

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