Spicy Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Sesame
Quick stir-fried beef strips with crunchy broccoli florets and a bold sesame-spicy sauce, ideal for a low-carb keto meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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
- 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove steak from pan and set aside.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil to the pan and toss in 3 cups broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until bright green and just tender.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 5: Return the beef to the pan and add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir well to coat and cook 2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving hot.








