Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Garlic and Sesame
Juicy strips of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets, garlic, and toasted sesame for a robust keto-friendly Asian-inspired dish. This Asian-inspired beef recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, thinly sliced flank steak
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove steak from the pan and set aside.
- Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil to the pan, then stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Return the beef to the pan and add 3 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos) and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats the beef and broccoli.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately for a flavorful keto dinner.









