Keto Black Pepper Beef
Savor the bold flavors of Keto Black Pepper Beef, a low-carb twist on a classic stir-fry favorite! This dish features tender strips of marinated beef sirloin seared to perfection and paired with vibrant red and green bell peppers for a colorful, nutrient-packed meal. Infused with the aromatic blend of garlic, ginger, and scallions, the savory sauce gets a keto-friendly upgrade with tamari and xanthan gum for gluten-free thickening. Finished with a generous dash of coarse black pepper, this quick and easy 35-minute recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste right at home. Serve it as a standalone dish or alongside cauliflower rice for a satisfying, keto-approved dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin
- 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 1 whole green bell pepper
- 3 stalks scallions
- 0.5 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips. This allows the meat to cook quickly and remain tender.
In a medium bowl, mix the beef strips with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes while preparing the vegetables.
Mince the garlic and finely chop the ginger.
Slice the red and green bell peppers into thin strips and set aside.
Chop the scallions into 1-inch pieces and separate the white parts from the green parts.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Add the marinated beef strips to the skillet in batches to avoid overcrowding. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the meat is browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add sesame oil. Stir-fry the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the bell peppers and white parts of the scallions, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Return the beef to the skillet. Add the remaining soy sauce, black pepper, and water.
Sprinkle xanthan gum over the mixture, stirring quickly to thicken the sauce. This should take about 1 minute.
Toss the beef and vegetable mixture until well coated with the sauce.
Garnish with the green parts of the scallions before serving.
Serve the Keto Black Pepper Beef hot as a standalone dish or with a side of cauliflower rice for a complete keto meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.8 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.7 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 3322 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 131.9 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2816 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
