Sesame Pepper Stir-Fried Sirloin Strips

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

Thin strips of sirloin steak stir-fried with garlic and black pepper in sesame oil for a flavorful low-carb Asian-inspired dish. This Chinese-inspired stir-fry recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, sesame oil, garlic clove, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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 pound, thinly sliced sirloin steak
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon, freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 pound thinly sliced sirloin steak with 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Add 1 minced garlic clove and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add the seasoned steak strips in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and just cooked through.
5. Step 5: Pour in 2 tablespoons soy sauce and continue stir-frying for another minute until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the beef.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.