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Keto Ground Beef Stir Fry - Fast, Flavorful, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Ground beef (1 lb; 80–90% lean works best)
  • Avocado oil or olive oil (2–3 tablespoons)
  • Garlic (3–4 cloves, minced)
  • Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
  • Red bell pepper (1, sliced)
  • Zucchini (1 medium, halved and sliced)
  • Green cabbage (2 cups, thinly sliced) or bagged coleslaw mix
  • Green onions (3, sliced)
  • Low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos (3–4 tablespoons)
  • Rice vinegar (1 tablespoon)
  • Toasted sesame oil (1–2 teaspoons)
  • Red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional, to taste)
  • Sesame seeds (1 tablespoon, for garnish)
  • Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (1/2–1 teaspoon, optional to balance saltiness)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Cauliflower rice (optional, for serving)

Method
 

  1. Prep the veggies: Slice the bell pepper and zucchini, shred or thinly slice the cabbage, and chop the green onions. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce or coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, a pinch of sweetener, and red pepper flakes or sriracha if you like heat. Set aside.
  3. Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon oil, then the ground beef. Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned with a few crispy bits. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl, leaving drippings in the pan.
  4. Sauté aromatics: Add another splash of oil if needed. Add garlic and ginger. Cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  5. Cook the veggies: Add bell pepper and zucchini. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until they start to soften but still have bite. Add cabbage and cook 2–3 more minutes until just wilted.
  6. Combine and sauce: Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat everything. Cook 1–2 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the sauce slightly reduce. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and heat.
  7. Finish and serve: Stir in most of the green onions, saving a little for garnish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve as is, or over steamed cauliflower rice for a fuller meal.