Keto Chinese Black Pepper Beef (Shabu Beef) Stir Fry recipe| Keto & Low carb

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt water

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt water is a budget option.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is a more affordable protein.

Slice beef thinly against the grain.

Marinate beef with soy sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef to the wok and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove beef from the wok and set aside.

In the same wok, add more oil if needed and stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add sliced bell pepper, onion, carrots, and broccoli; stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.

Return the beef to the wok and mix well with vegetables.

Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry and toss to combine.

Garnish with sliced scallions before serving.

Serve hot over cooked rice.

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