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Keto Mongolian Beef

Cultural Context

Mongolian Beef is a dish that, despite its name, has roots in American Chinese cuisine rather than Mongolia. It typically features tender beef cooked in a sweet and savory sauce, often served over rice. The keto version swaps out high-carb ingredients for low-carb alternatives, making it suitable for those following a ketogenic diet. This adaptation has gained popularity as more people seek to enjoy traditional flavors while adhering to dietary restrictions.

ChineseCNmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger
3 cloves garlic
4 green onions
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup erythritol
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups cauliflower rice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium and suitable for paleo diets.

erythritol

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: sugar

Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener while sugar is more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier and has a milder flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

1

Slice beef against the grain into thin strips.

2

Mix soy sauce, erythritol, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.

3

Marinate beef in the sauce mixture for 15-20 minutes.

4

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

5

Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes.

6

Stir-fry the beef until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.

7

Add red pepper flakes and stir to combine.

8

Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.

9

In the same skillet, add green onions and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.

10

Return beef to the skillet and toss to combine with green onions.

11

Serve over cauliflower rice.

Cooking Techniques

slicingmarinatingstir-frying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Mongolian BeefLow-Carb Mongolian Beef

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