Easy Keto Beef and Broccoli

The Best Easy Keto Beef and Broccoli Recipe – good stir fry beef with broccoli in a keto garlic simmer sauce your whole family will love!

At Avdaye, we add lots of tips in all of our recipes – because we are a home cook without any formal training, and we find we are more confident making dishes when we understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. Our goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

Good Beef and Broccoli

Keto beef and broccoli is a simple, yet good dish that perfectly fits into a low-carb, ketogenic lifestyle. It's an adaptation of the classic Chinese beef and broccoli recipe, tailored to meet keto dietary needs without compromising on flavor. The key to this dish lies in its minimalistic approach, using a handful of ingredients to create a harmonious blend of taste and texture. Typically, it involves stir-frying thin slices of beef alongside fresh broccoli in a savory sauce. The sauce, a crucial component, is made keto-friendly by using ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a sugar substitute like erythritol or stevia, ensuring it's low in carbs but rich in taste. The beef is often marinated beforehand in a mixture of the sauce ingredients, enhancing its flavor and tenderness, while the broccoli is cooked enough to maintain its crispness, adding a pleasant contrast in texture.

This dish is not only appealing for its taste but also for its ease and quickness of preparation, making it a solid choice for busy weeknights or for those new to a keto diet. Preparing keto beef and broccoli usually takes no more than 30 minutes, from start to finish. It begins with marinating the beef, then stir-frying it in a hot skillet or wok until it's browned and cooked through. The broccoli is then added, along with the remaining sauce, and everything is cooked together until the broccoli reaches the desired level of tenderness. This one-pan dish minimizes cleanup and maximizes efficiency. Additionally, it's highly customizable – one can adjust the amount of garlic or ginger to taste, add a kick with red pepper flakes, or even include other keto-friendly vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms. Its versatility and good taste make keto beef and broccoli a go-to meal for anyone following a ketogenic diet, offering a satisfying and nutritious meal that doesn't feel like a dietary compromise.

Keeping leftovers

To store this keto beef and broccoli, place in a plastic bag or airtight container (we love these glass dishes with snap-on lids) and refrigerate for up to four days.

Do not save leftovers that have been re-heated once.

How To Freeze Keto Beef and Broccoli

To freeze this recipe, we prefer to use a plastic bag.

Put the beef and broccoli in a plastic bag, and lay flat in the freezer – so it doesn't freeze in a clump – so it can freeze faster and more evenly – and makes even defrosting easier.

After the meat is frozen, you don't need it to lay flat.

To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight to thaw naturally.

How to Reheat Keto Beef and Broccoli

To reheat this beef and broccoli, we reccomend pan frying in a nonstick skillet (we use these green pans and love them) with 1 tbsp olive oil until hot.

You can also microwave this dish to take to work for an easy keto lunch – microwave on high in 30 second bursts, stirring in between, to cook until piping hot.

Keto Beef and Broccoli Sauce

Since soy sauce, teriyaki, and other Asian inspired simmer sauces are not compatible with a keto diet, we're making a good and easy sauce for this beef and broccoli.

Some recipes use gelatin to thicken the sauce – but we prefer ours quick and easy, without the additional steps, and we think you will agree!

The base of our sauce starts with coconut aminos – a soy-sauce like sauce that is made from coconuts – so it is low carb, and keto compliant.

Keto Beef and Broccoli Sauce

This keto beef and broccoli sauce is so rich and good – you'll want to lick the pan.

You can use this sauce on chicken, fish, vegetables, pork – and even in lettuce wraps or anywhere you need a soy sauce alternative.

For Keto Beef and Broccoli Sauce, You'll Need:

• 1/2 cup Garlic Coconut Aminos
• 2 tsp spicy garlic powder: or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper with 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil

How to make Keto Beef and Broccoli Sauce:

In a medium sized bowl, combine ingredients.

Add to pan after vegetables and beef have browned, let boil briefly to thicken and reduce heat, top with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Serve it with

This recipe is an amazingly easy and good one pot dinner – and goes great with a lot of good side dishes!

Cauliflower Rice: A solid low-carb substitute for traditional rice, cauliflower rice complements the flavors of beef and broccoli well.

Zucchini Noodles: Also known as “zoodles,” these are a great pasta alternative and pair nicely with the textures and flavors of beef and broccoli.

Side Salad: A fresh, green salad with a light, vinegar-based dressing can add a crisp, refreshing element to your meal.

Steamed Vegetables: Additional veggies like green beans, bell peppers, or spinach can add more nutrients and variety to your plate.

Mushrooms: Sautéed or grilled, mushrooms can add a rich, umami flavor that pairs well with beef.

Keto Garlic Bread: Made with almond flour, this can be a good way to enjoy a bread-like side without the carbs.

Avocado Slices: Offering healthy fats, avocado slices can be a creamy and satisfying addition.

Shirataki Noodles: These are another excellent low-carb noodle option that can absorb the flavors of the dish.

Roasted Asparagus: Simple and elegant, roasted asparagus can add both color and a distinct flavor to your meal.

Cheese Crisps: For a crunchy, savory snack on the side, cheese crisps made from baked cheese are keto-friendly and good.

Bone Broth: Sipping on bone broth alongside your meal can be warming and nutritious.

Herbal Tea: A cup of herbal tea can be a soothing and hydrating way to finish your meal.

Some of our favorites, like the best cauliflower rice work well with this recipe!

The Best Easy Keto Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5-2 lb flank steak, sliced thin
• 8 oz broccoli crowns
• ½ cup Garlic Coconut Aminos
• 2 tsp spicy garlic powder: or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper with 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp ginger
• 1 tsp sesame seeds, to garnish

Method

1. Thinly slice flank steak with a sharp knife.
2. Generously salt and pepper sliced steak.
3. Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
4. In a large pan or wok on medium high heat, heat oil until shimmery.
5. Add steak to pan, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
6. When steak has started to brown, after about 5 minutes, add broccoli.
7. Keep heat up and keep stir frying beef and broccoli until broccoli is slightly soft and beef is lovely golden brown.
8. Add sauce to pan, bring sauce to boil, stirring to coat beef and broccoli evenly.
9. Reduce heat and let sauce thicken, about 2 minutes.
10. Remove from heat and serve, topping with sesame seeds.