Keto Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Quick stir-fried beef strips with crisp bell peppers and zucchini in a savory ginger-sesame sauce, delivering a flavorful low-carb dinner. This Asian-inspired beef recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, red bell pepper, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 into strips beef sirloin
• 1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into half-moons zucchini
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin strips and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned red bell pepper and 1 medium sliced zucchini half-moons to the pan. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return beef to the pan along with 3 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and vegetables.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot for a flavorful keto-friendly dinner.