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Keto Chinese Beef and Broccoli
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Keto Chinese Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This Keto Chinese Beef and Broccoli (Velvety, Low-Carb & High-Protein!) is a quick, flavorful, and healthy alternative to takeout—perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese, Keto
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g beef
  • 3 cups broccoli
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp keto sweetener
  • ¼ tsp xanthan gum

Method
 

  1. Place your beef on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice it thinly against the grain. Cutting against the grain shortens the muscle fibers, which makes the beef much more tender when cooked. Try to keep the slices uniform in thickness so they cook evenly and quickly.
  2. Transfer the sliced beef into a bowl and add soy sauce. Use your hands or a spoon to gently mix, making sure each piece is evenly coated. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. This short marinating time allows the beef to absorb flavor while also helping to tenderize it slightly.
  3. While the beef is marinating, prepare your broccoli. Bring a small pot of water to a boil or heat a pan with a little oil. Cook the broccoli florets for 2–3 minutes until they turn bright green and are just slightly tender but still have a bit of crunch. Avoid overcooking, as they will continue to cook later. Remove them from heat and set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high to high heat. Once the oil is hot and slightly shimmering, add the marinated beef in a single layer. Let it sear without stirring for a minute to develop a nice brown crust, then stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the beef is browned and just cooked through. Remove from the pan if needed to avoid overcooking.
  5. In the same pan, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir continuously for about 20–30 seconds until fragrant. Keep the heat controlled so the garlic doesn’t burn, as this can make the dish taste bitter.
  6. Pour in the remaining sauce ingredients and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the sauce simmer for a minute so the flavors combine and deepen.
  7. Sprinkle xanthan gum evenly over the sauce while stirring continuously. This prevents clumping and helps the sauce thicken smoothly. Keep stirring until you notice the sauce becoming glossy and slightly thicker in consistency.
  8. Add the cooked broccoli back into the pan along with the beef. Gently toss everything together so each piece is evenly coated in the sauce. Let it cook together for another 1–2 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend before removing from heat and serving warm.