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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: beef, broccoli, stir-fry
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced onions
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp So Nourished brown sugar substitute
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp 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.

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