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Keto Mongolian Beef

A quick, flavorful keto-friendly Mongolian beef stir-fry with a savory-sweet tamari sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flat iron steak (or flank steak or sirloin), fat removed about 450 g
  • salt to season
  • black pepper to season
  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil or avocado oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or chili flakes
  • 1/3 cup tamari or medium soy sauce or coconut aminos, about 80 ml
  • 1/4 cup water about 60 ml
  • 2 tablespoons brown erythritol or more to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced (about 110 g)
  • 2 large spring onions finely sliced (about 50 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • toasted sesame oil optional, drizzle to finish

Equipment

  • large wok or large frying pan
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Freeze the steak for about 20 minutes to firm it, then slice against the grain into ½ cm (thin) slices; season the strips with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat until very hot to ensure a good sear.
  3. Working in one or two batches to avoid crowding, fry the beef undisturbed for 4 minutes, then turn and cook 1–2 more minutes until just cooked through; transfer to a plate and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add the minced ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the tamari (or soy sauce/coconut aminos), brown erythritol and water; turn the heat up to bring to a boil, then reduce to medium and simmer 3–4 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
  6. Return the cooked beef to the pan along with the sliced red bell pepper and cook 2–3 minutes more until peppers are just tender but still crisp.
  7. Turn off the heat, stir in the sliced spring onions, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and drizzle with toasted sesame oil if using; season with extra black pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

  • Net carbs are about 5.3 g per serve (recipe makes 3 portions).
  • Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing to make thin slices more easily.
  • For a stickier sauce, thicken with 1/4 tsp xanthan gum, 1 tsp ground chia, or 1 tsp beef collagen after reducing.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.