Beef and Cauliflower Stir-Fry with Ginger and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

A quick low-carb stir-fry combining tender beef strips with cauliflower rice, infused with fresh ginger and toasted sesame for depth. This Asian-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, cauliflower rice, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 against the grain flank steak
• 3 cups, grated cauliflower cauliflower rice
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
• 2 stalks, sliced scallions
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. 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 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef from wok and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil to the wok and reduce heat to medium-high. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 3 cups grated cauliflower rice, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
4. Step 4: Return cooked beef to the wok and toss with cauliflower mixture for 1-2 minutes to combine and heat through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.