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Low Carb Beef And Broccoli Recipe

Lunch
Main Dishes
Quick Easy
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By Zylo Nutritionist Team
Low Carb Beef And Broccoli
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Description

This beef and broccoli stir-fry is a delightful dish that brings together tender slices of marinated beef and crisp-tender broccoli florets, all coated in a savory and subtly sweet glaze. The beef, typically cut from bottom round or flank steak, is thinly sliced and steeped in a flavorful marinade of soy sauce, sesame oil, and dry sherry, allowing it to absorb rich umami notes and develop a melt-in-your-mouth texture when cooked. The key to achieving that authentic stir-fry essence lies in the high-heat cooking method.

The beef is quickly seared in a wok or large skillet, developing a beautiful char and wok hei—that slightly smoky, caramelized flavor that is characteristic of stir-fries. The beef is then set aside while the broccoli is prepared. For a simplified and quicker approach, the broccoli florets are steamed directly in the wok with a bit of water, ensuring they retain their vibrant green color and a satisfying, slightly crunchy texture.

This method is particularly convenient for weeknight meals, making it easy to enjoy a healthy and flavorful dish without spending hours in the kitchen. Alternatively, you may quickly blanch the broccoli in boiling water before adding it to the wok. Once the broccoli is ready, the beef is reintroduced to the wok, and the star of the show – the sauce – is drizzled over the mixture.

This luscious sauce, thickened to a glossy glaze, clings beautifully to every piece of beef and broccoli, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. It’s a dish that appeals to all the senses, from the enticing aroma to the satisfying bite. This dish offers a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Serve it immediately to enjoy the contrasting textures of the tender beef and the slightly crisp broccoli. The savory and slightly sweet sauce ties everything together, making it a dish that’s both comforting and exciting to the palate. Feel free to customize the sauce to your liking, adjusting the sweetness or adding a touch of heat with a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful weekend treat, this beef and broccoli stir-fry is sure to become a favorite.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
40 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 plates serving
C
Calories
400 Kcal
C
Carbs
10 g
Fi
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
5 g
P
Protein
35 g
C
Fats
25 g
Saturated Fats 8 g
Unsaturated Fats 15 g
Cholestrol 100 mg
Sodium 600 mg
Potassium 500 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Roast Beef, Bottom Round, Visible Fat Eaten
    Roast Beef, Bottom Round, Visible Fat Eaten
    1 pound
    2.
    Arrowroot Flour
    Arrowroot Flour
    1-½ teaspoon
    3.
    Soy Sauce
    Soy Sauce
    1-½ teaspoon
    4.
    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton
    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton
    ¼ tsp
    5.
    Sesame Oil
    Sesame Oil
    1 teaspoon
    6.
    Broccoli
    Broccoli
    1 pound
    7.
    Avocado Oil
    Avocado Oil
    4-½ tablespoon
    8.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    4 clove
    9.
    Ginger
    Ginger
    1 slice - 1" diameter
    10.
    Soy Sauce
    Soy Sauce
    1-½ teaspoon
    11.
    Water
    Water
    ⅓ cup
    12.
    Sesame Oil
    Sesame Oil
    1 teaspoon
    13.
    Sherry Cooking Wine by Holland House
    Sherry Cooking Wine by Holland House
    1 tablespoon
    14.
    The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve
    The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve
    1 tablespoon
    15.
    Arrowroot Flour
    Arrowroot Flour
    1-½ teaspoon

Instructions

    1.
    For preparing stir-fry, you want to make sure that you have all the ingredients and sauces prepped ready to go as the wok should be very hot and will cook very fast if you are too busy prepping other steps. To start, prep the beef by marinating it.
    2.
    If you find beef thinly presliced this makes everything go a lot quicker. If not, go ahead and slice your beef very thin on the bias into 1 x 2 pieces and place it into a mixing bowl. Combine the beef with the 1 ½ tsp arrowroot powder, 1 ½ tsp soy sauce, ¼ tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp sesame seed oil. Mix well to combine and set aside.
    3.
    Next, prepare the broccoli. If buying broccoli crowns, break the broccoli down into smaller florets. If buying precut broccoli, cut the larger pieces into smaller florets as well. Also, have the garlic and ginger minced ready to go. Prepare the stir fry sauce by combining the soy sauce, water, 1 tsp sesame seed oil, sherry wine, powdered sweetener, and 2 tsp arrowroot powder together.
    4.
    Preheat a wok over high heat until the wok is smoking. If you don have a wok you can use a large nonstick skillet instead. Do not use a pan with high sides, however, or the water will not evaporate well.
    5.
    Add 1 ½ tbsp avocado oil, drizzling it in a circle over around the wok and its sidewalls. Add the beef then, separate the beef so it is in a single layer. This helps get a better sear. Don stir the beef for 30-60 seconds to allow the sear to develop.
    6.
    Stir the beef. Now continue stirring the beef constantly until all the beef is cooked through. Remove the beef to a clean bowl.
    7.
    Keep the wok on the flame, add the remaining avocado oil, and then the broccoli. Toss quickly then add ¼ cup water. Place a lid or a sheet tray over the wok for 1 minute. Turn the heat down slightly so broccoli doesn burn. Remove lid and stir well making sure broccoli is evenly cooked. If not cook stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Remove broccoli to a clean bowl.
    8.
    Add another 1 ½ tbsp oil, then Add the garlic and ginger to the oil, stir briefly then add the cooked beef back to the wok.
    9.
    Now add the cooked broccoli back into the wok. Stir briefly to combine the meat and broccoli. Then pour the sauce over everything. At this point, your heat should be back up to high.
    10.
    The sauce should bubble and then visibly thicken. Stir everything together well to coat the meat and broccoli with the thickened sauce. Serve immediately.