Description
Make a flavorful, low-carb version of classic beef pepper steak using keto-friendly ingredients and a sugar-free sauce thickened with xanthan gum.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (ensure it is sugar-free)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (for cooking vegetables)
- Optional: 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with 1 teaspoon of tamari or coconut aminos. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, remaining tamari/coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and xanthan gum until the gum is fully dissolved and no lumps remain. Set the sauce aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook quickly until browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove the beef and set it aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften but remain crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the vegetables. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly. The sauce will thicken rapidly due to the xanthan gum. Cook for about 1 minute until the sauce coats the ingredients.
- Remove from heat immediately. Serve hot over cauliflower rice.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can marinate the beef in the initial 1 teaspoon of tamari for 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you prefer not to use xanthan gum, reduce the sauce mixture until it thickens naturally, which will take longer and may result in a thinner sauce.
- Serve this dish over steamed cauliflower rice to keep the meal fully keto-compliant.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90