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keto ground beef and broccoli
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Keto Ground Beef & Broccoli

Loaded with chunks of ground beef and a great sauce, keto Ground Beef and Broccoli is a quick and tasty dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: easy weeknight keto meal, keto Chinese takeout at home, keto ground beef and broccoli, low-carb beef stir fry, one-pot keto dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon So Nourished brown sugar substitute
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum optional
  • sliced green onions for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Blanch the broccoli (bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the broccoli florets and bring back to a boil, drain, chill in an ice water bath) and set aside.
  • Add the sesame and avocado oil to a large skillet. Add the ground beef and brown the beef. About 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent. Drain off the excess oil.
  • Mix the fish sauce, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), and brown sugar substitute to a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
  • Add the sauce to the beef along with the beef broth. Bring to a boil and turn down the heat to simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and thicken with xanthan gum (optional).
  • Add the blanched and drained broccoli to the beef mixture, and toss well to combine. Heat it through and serve, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Recipe Card Tips

  • Brown the beef without breaking it up too much, to preserve the big, meaty chunks.
  • Blanch fresh broccoli briefly, or skip that step entirely with frozen, which is already pre-blanched.
  • Add xanthan gum sparingly, off the heat, resisting more than a quarter teaspoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 568IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 7g