Keto Beef in Black Bean Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this bold and flavorful Keto Beef in Black Bean Sauce—a low-carb twist on the classic Chinese-inspired dish. Tender strips of marinated beef sirloin are stir-fried to perfection and paired with vibrant green and red bell peppers, all coated in a rich, umami-packed low-carb black bean sauce. Thickened with xanthan gum for the perfect consistency, this keto-friendly recipe offers just the right balance of heat from red chili flakes and a touch of freshness from scallions and sesame seeds. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan dish is a quick, satisfying, and healthy option for those following a ketogenic lifestyle. Serve it piping hot and savor the deliciousness without breaking your carb goals!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams beef sirloin
• 50 ml soy sauce
• 100 ml beef stock
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 3 tablespoons low-carb black bean sauce
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the beef with soy sauce, grated ginger, and black pepper. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the marinated beef strips, cooking them until lightly browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil.

Step 6

Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 7

Add the green and red bell peppers, cooking until slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the beef stock and low-carb black bean sauce.

Step 9

Sprinkle xanthan gum over the mixture cautiously to thicken the sauce, stirring continuously to avoid clumping.

Step 10

Add the red chili flakes and adjust salt to taste. Let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 11

Stir in sliced scallions and garnish with sesame seeds.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy your Keto Beef in Black Bean Sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(963.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1632.2

Total Fat 106.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 447.1mg	0%
Sodium 3483.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 7.6g
Protein 145.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 218.7mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 2689.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.6%

Protein: 35.5%

Carbs: 5.9%