Keto Korean Beef
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and flavorful Keto Korean Beef recipe! Perfectly browned ground beef is tossed in a rich, savory sauce made with soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option), a brown sugar substitute, garlic, ginger, and a hint of red pepper flakes for gentle spice. Finished with fragrant sesame oil, crunchy sesame seeds, and fresh green onions, this low-carb version of a classic Korean-inspired dish delivers bold flavors in just 25 minutes. Serve over cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly meal that's as satisfying as it is healthy. This recipe is an ideal blend of convenience, taste, and keto perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 cups cauliflower rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the coconut oil.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar substitute, minced ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the sauce mixture over the browned beef in the skillet.
Stir well to coat the beef evenly and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Drizzle sesame oil over the beef and give it a final stir.
Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve hot, optionally over cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1666 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.3 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.0 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3699 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 92.3 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2579 mg | 55% | |
*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.
