Name: Keto Beef and Broccoli (Easy Instant Pot Recipe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds steak (thinly sliced); 2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided - 1 Tablespoons for steak - 1 Tablespoon for Vegetables - see instructions below); Salt & pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic (minced); 1/2 onion (sliced); 1 red pepper (sliced); 1 green pepper (sliced); 1 cup broccoli (florets); 1/2 cup mushrooms (sliced); 1 cup bok-choy (chopped); 1 cup snap peas; green onion (chopped, for garnish); 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon erythritol; 1 teaspoon minced garlic

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This Keto Beef and Broccoli is cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot and is an easy low carb, grain free version of the Chinese take-out favorite.

Low Carb Beef and Broccoli (Healthy Take-Out Copycat)

If you love Chinese take-out, then you’re going to love this garlic beef recipe! It’s a guilt-free version of a restaurant favorite and it’s easy to make in the Instant Pot! Tender beef sauteéd with crisp veggies and a sweet and savory sauce…what’s not to love?

Chinese takeout is definitely not known for being keto friendly because there’s usually a lot of sugar in the sauces and everything is served with rice or noodles. However, we made a copycat version of the classic beef and broccoli stir-fry that is a staple on restaurant menus. Believe it or not, there are only 5g net carbs in each serving! (Net carbs = total carbohydrates – fiber).

Even though this dish is light on carbs, it is NOT light on flavor! It’s packed with protein and veggies, so it is a complete meal and something the whole family can enjoy together. Because who wants to cook two separate meals every night?!

For the kids, I serve with regular rice, but for the grown-ups, I serve with classic cauliflower rice…or cauliflower fried rice for a real treat!

Why I Love This Recipe:

Tastes just like take-out!
Ready in about 30 minutes total time, for an easy weeknight dinner
Only 5g net carbs per serving!
Lower in sodium than take-out, with no added starches or thickeners

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds steak, thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons of olive oil, divided
Salt & pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 yellow onion – sliced
1 red pepper – sliced
1 green pepper – sliced
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup bok-choy, chopped
1 cup snap peas
Green onion, chopped, for garnish

Sauce Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon erythritol or Monk fruit sweetener (granulated)**
1 teaspoon minced garlic

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Instructions

First, cook your beef strips for about 10-15 minutes on the sauté setting with 1 TB cooking oil and salt and pepper to your liking. Once cooked, remove beef and set aside.
Leave the sauté setting on and add another Tablespoon of cooking oil to your Instant Pot. Add the onion, red pepper, green pepper, broccoli, mushrooms, and bok-choy, and stir well to coat in oil. Sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender (about 5 or 6 minutes).
Add the baby corns, peas pods, and garlic, and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
While your veggies cook, prepare the sauce by whisking together sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
Turn off the Instant Pot and add steak back to the dish, stirring to combine everything.
Turn the sauté setting back on, and pour sauce mixture over steak and vegetables. Cook for 1 minute, and turn off Instant Pot.

Prep Tips

You can also make this dish in a large sauté pan on the stovetop. The steps would be the same as listed in the directions above, but you’d use a large skillet or wok instead of the Instant Pot and cook everything over medium heat to medium-high heat.
If you want to save even more time, grab pre-sliced veggies from the produce section at your local grocery store. You can even have the meat department slice the steak for you to cut down on prep time. Just be sure to give the vegetables a good rinse in a colander, and dry them on paper towels before cooking.
You may notice that there are baby corn in the photos…my kids love baby corn so I always add them to any stir fry recipes we make. However, baby corn are not exactly a low carb vegetable, so I did not include them in the ingredients list.
Want to add a little extra flavor to the dish? Cook your beef in a combination of olive oil and sesame oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is This Recipe Gluten-Free?

To make this recipe gluten free, use Coconut aminos instead of soy sauce (which contains gluten). Coconut aminos are a magical thing – similar in taste to soy sauce, but with no sugar, about 70% less sodium, and it’s gluten free! The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten free.

What Are The Best Cuts Of Meat For Stir-Fry?

Flank steak is a popular choice for stir fry recipes because it is easy to use (no bones) and economical in price. You could also use sirloin, tenderloin, or even chuck roast.

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