Beef Stir-Fry with Zucchini and Sesame

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A quick keto stir-fry featuring tender beef strips and crisp zucchini in a savory sesame sauce. This Asian-inspired beef recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, zucchini, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender; remove beef and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same wok, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, then 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until zucchini is crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Return beef to the wok, add 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until heated through and coated.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.

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