Stir-Fried Pepper Beef with Sesame and Tamari
A flavorful stir-fry combining tender beef strips with toasted sesame oil and a spicy tamari sauce, perfect for a low-carb dinner. This Asian-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, toasted sesame oil, tamari sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 10 oz sirloin steak
- 1.5 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup tamari sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
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Instructions
- Step 1: Slice 10 oz sirloin steak into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide and season with 1 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1.5 tbsp toasted sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering, then add the steak strips and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender.
- Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 sliced medium green bell pepper to the skillet, stir-frying for another 2 minutes until the pepper softens slightly.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup tamari sauce, 1/4 cup beef broth, and 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 tbsp sliced green onions on top, and serve immediately.








