Eggplant and Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger Sesame Sauce

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A savory keto stir-fry of tender beef and eggplant tossed in a fragrant ginger sesame sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, medium eggplant, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 Fusion cuisine 420 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 until hot but not smoking.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through; transfer beef to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil to the wok and add 1 large cubed eggplant, stirring to coat.
  4. Step 4: Cook eggplant for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and slightly browned.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Return cooked beef to the wok and add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
  7. Step 7: Toss everything together and cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and eggplant.
  8. Step 8: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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