Eggplant Stir-Fry with Ground Beef and Thai Basil

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A savory keto stir-fry combining tender eggplant and spiced ground beef with fragrant Thai basil for an aromatic meal. This Thai-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 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 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: 15 min Serves 4 Thai 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 medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through; remove beef and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil to the same skillet. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 medium cubed eggplants and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes; stir-fry for 6-7 minutes until eggplant is tender and golden in spots.
  5. Step 5: Return ground beef to the skillet. Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp erythritol, cooking for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the mixture.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and fold in 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.

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