Keto Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
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Keto Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a delicious quick and easy low carb dinner you can make in less than 30 minutes from start to finish, all in one single pan. Like all my healthy ground beef stir fry recipes, this meal is 100% gluten-free, family-friendly and delicious!
Many thanks to Mountain Rose Herbs, my favorite source of organic and wildcrafted herbs, botanicals, and essential oils, for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.
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Is ground beef OK for a keto diet?
Ground beef is an excellent keto ingredient for building health lunches and dinners. It is also great mixed into egg muffins for breakfast.
Not only is ground beef easy to work with, it is also affordable and widely available.
The fat to protein ratio is excellent a keto diet. Choose a fatty option like 70% or 85% lean ground beef. For whatever reason, the fattier percents tend to be less expensive. I don’t understand why, but I sure do enjoy having such a delicious option that fits my budget!
So many of us grow up around our favorite ground beef recipes. The good news is that you don’t have to give them up after transitioning to a keto diet. You may have to substitute low-carb options for pasta noodles or bread but the meaty part can stay the same. We all know that’s the best part of the meal anyway!
If you love ground beef, I know you’ll love my other keto ground beef recipes too.
How to make Keto Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Prep the veggies and then toss them in a pan with the beef. This low carb dinner comes together in minutes. Plus, it only has 4 net carbs per serving!
Begin by heating beef tallow or cooking fat of choice in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Mix in the ginger and Chinese 5 spice powders. Continue cooking over medium heat.
Add the broccoli. Stir occasionally as it cooks for 5-7 more minutes.
Put the beef in the pan and break it apart with a spatula; mix in well. Season with salt.
Once the meat is browned, add the fresh parsley. Give the whole mix a few tosses and finish cooking until the meat is done to your liking.
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm.
If you love your crockpot, you’ll want to try this slow cooker keto beef and broccoli instead.
How many carbs are in beef and broccoli stir fry?
The carbs in this recipe come from mostly from the broccoli and onion. Both are low-carb ingredients and very keto friendly.
In total, this dairy free ground beef and broccoli recipe has 6 grams of carbohydrate and 2 grams of fiber per serving. That’s only 4 grams net carb per serving!
There is loads of flavor that comes from using quality herbs and spices. A well-stocked spice cabinet is an essential tool for delicious low carb meals. When your meals pop with fragrant smells and bold tastes, you’ll never miss not having carbs on your plate.
Is Beef and Broccoli Keto Friendly?
This homemade version of the popular Chinese dish is 100% keto friendly. However, if you order this meal out at a restaurant it might not be.
Many traditional beef and broccoli recipes use cornstarch and sugar in them which would make them NOT low carb, keto, or paleo. The meat and veggies are also commonly served over rice. For a low-carb, grain-free option, serve with Cauliflower Rice instead.
When in doubt, homemade options are always healthier and usually more affordable too. If you want to make the dish with steak strips, try My Table of Three’s Keto Beef and Broccoli recipe instead.
You can also make a keto-friendly beef and broccoli casserole that combines these familiar ingredients in a one-dish meal to feed the whole family.
Is a homemade beef and broccoli recipe healthy?
When you make this recipe without starches and refined white sugar, it is a healthy option for lunch or dinner!
Best yet, it’s very family friendly and easy to double batch with leftovers.
Enjoy making this healthy protein-rich meal in the comfort of your own home and get all the best flavors of Chinese takeout without any hidden ingredients.
How to store keto ground beef and broccoli?
After cooking, keep leftovers of this keto ground beef and broccoli recipe in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
For long-term storage, pop it in a heavy-duty freezer bag. Remember to mark the bag with the recipe name and date. Pull it out again sometime in the next 2-3 months. Thaw the bad in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stovetop before serving.
Save leftovers for this ground beef and broccoli omelette!
Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons beef tallow or cooking fat of choice
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ tablespoon Chinese 5 spice see notes
- 1 ½ cups broccoli finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat tallow or cooking fat of choice in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.2 tablespoons beef tallow, 1 medium onion, 1 clove garlic
- Mix in the ginger and Chinese 5 spice powders. Continue cooking over medium heat.½ teaspoon ginger powder, ½ tablespoon Chinese 5 spice
- Add the broccoli. Stir occasionally and cook for 5-7 more minutes.1 ½ cups broccoli
- Put the beef in the pan and break it apart with a spatula; mix in well. Season with salt.1 pound ground beef, ½ teaspoon salt
- Once meat is browned, add fresh parsley. Give the whole mixture a few tosses and finish cooking until the meat is done to your liking.¼ cup parsley
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm.1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Notes
Nutrition & Macros
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Originally published August 22, 2017. Updated with new images and tips April 11, 2020
As featured in Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Meal Plan, Keto Chinese Recipes, and on MeatRX.
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I adore beef and broccoli because It’s tasty and easy. I love your take on an old favorite, thanks for sharing.
I love refreshing old favorites 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Heather!
Yum! Love that there’s lots of flavor but not a lot of ingredients.
I love the ginger and Chinese 5 spice in this. They’re two of my favorites for making great dinners with that special je ne sais quoi! 🙂
Together they give a great pop of flavor! I know just what you mean.
Every bite is so full of delicious flavor and textures! Love that it is so quick to make in one pan!
I love one pan meals too! Sounds like it’s going to be a hit in your home 🙂
Such a great dinner time staple!
It’s a great way to use ground beef!
Such a simple and flavorful dish! Love that it comes together so quickly.
It’s a quick dinner I know I can make anytime. Glad it was a success for you too!
This is different than what we usually eat, but surprisingly everyone was raving about it. Seems like I just found a new favorite recipe for my family.
This always goes fast at my house too! Thanks for sharing your success Anita.
This sounds so delicious, and so simple to make! Am adding this to the weekly menu, thank you!!
I’m so happy to share a recipe that will be helpful for you! Thanks for stopping by Biana.
This looks so delicious! I’m not on the keto diet and I think I’ll try this recipe with rice. I know it will be so good!
Sure it will be delicious with rice! You got that right 🙂
Such a terrific recipe, especially now that I’m trying to watch calories and carbs! And so quick and easy! Perfect.
It’s easy to eat healthy with delicious recipes like this one!
This looks amazing. And I have all of the ingredients on hand: bonus!! Bookmarked to make tomorrow, thanks for the recipe!!!
A huge hit in our house, definitely making it again!
Excellent! I use leftovers in omelettes and egg muffins too 🙂 Glad you ALL like it!
Love this recipe but Inwas wondering what the calories are per serving?
We just measure the grams of fat, protein and carb. You can add them up to figure it out of you want. 1 g protein and carb = 4 calories each, 1 g fat = 9 calories
I love ground beef + broccoli. I eat it every second day. It provides much satiety too.
Depending on the needs of fat you can put plenty of butter in it.
I also put 1-2 additional eggs in the ground beef.
I use pepper, salt, nutmeg as herbs. Especially nutmeg gives awesome flavor for this meal.
Greetings
for the Editor:
The macros are fat loss friendly.
This is the kind of “keto” recipe that you can eat with anyone (vegans and vegetarians aside) and they will never know you are on a CRAB-restricted diet. ”
lol . you might want to correct this : )
Yes, thank you!
I have made this and absolutely loved it. Not hard to make, things you should already have in your kitchen. Glad for your YouTube channel. The only way I can keep up with you. Next month I’ll have a computer and get on facebook with you. Just starting your videos are a blessing. Answering all my questions.