Sautéed Beef and Zucchini Noodles with Garlic and Basil

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Tender strips of beef quickly sautéed with zucchini noodles, garlic, and fresh basil for a Whole30-friendly low-carb dinner. This beef recipe (whole30, low carb), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, zucchini, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add 1 lb thinly sliced sirloin steak strips in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring to develop a sear.
  2. Step 2: Stir the beef and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 6 cups spiralized zucchini noodles, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using). Toss gently and cook for 3-4 minutes until noodles soften but are not mushy.
  5. Step 5: Return the cooked beef to the skillet and add 1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves. Toss everything together for 1 minute until heated through and fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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