Paleo Hunan beef | Keto Whole30 Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while flour is a common substitute.

Thin slice 1 lb. beef against the grain.

Add coconut aminos, fish sauce, olive oil, white pepper, arrowroot, and baking soda to the beef; mix well and set aside in the fridge.

Prepare ginger, green chili peppers, dry red chili peppers, and garlic.

For a less spicy version, remove the chili pepper seeds and dice them into small rounds.

In a well-heated stainless steel skillet or cast iron, add 2 tbsp cooking fat.

Pan fry the beef in one layer without disturbing over medium-high heat until crisp brown, about 2 minutes.

Quickly sear the flip side of the beef for about 30 seconds.

Set the beef along with the pan juice aside.

Start the skillet dry and add 1.5 more tbsp cooking oil.

Saute garlic and ginger with a pinch of salt for about 30 seconds.

Add chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, if using; saute until fragrant, about 1 to 1.5 minutes.

Add the beef back to the skillet.

Deglaze with coconut aminos and stock; quickly toss to coat the flavor for another 30 seconds.

Serve hot and immediately.

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