Beef and Spinach Stir-Fry with Ginger and Sesame
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with fresh spinach, ginger, and sesame for a quick and satisfying keto-friendly Asian-inspired dish. This Asian-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sirloin beef strips, fresh spinach leaves, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 1 lb, thinly sliced sirloin beef strips
- 6 cups, washed fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 2, sliced thinly green onions
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- Step 2: Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the wok, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced sirloin beef strips and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and just cooked through.
- Step 4: Toss in 6 cups fresh spinach leaves and continue stir-frying for 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for another minute until the sauce coats all ingredients.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.








