Eggplant and Beef Stir Fry with Garlic and Sesame

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A savory keto stir fry featuring tender ground beef and stir-fried eggplant in a garlicky sesame sauce. This Asian-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, eggplant, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 400 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 medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and 1/2 tsp salt, cooking and breaking it apart with a wooden spoon for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove beef and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 medium eggplants cut into 1-inch cubes, stirring to coat with the garlic-ginger mixture. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until eggplant is tender and golden.
  4. Step 4: Return the cooked ground beef to the pan. Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes if using. Cook for 2 more minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef and eggplant.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot as a keto-friendly dinner.

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