You will appreciate this aromatic dish with beef accompanied by vegetables. It’s one of those stir-fry meals that will thrill your appetite.
This low carb beef and asparagus stir fry served with cauliflower rice is a delicious and filling meal you can prepare for lunch and dinner.
The vegetable ingredients in this dish have powerful dietary and health improving properties. For example, they enhance immunity and shrink fat cells. They can help calm symptoms of an upset stomach, including nausea and vomiting, and even play a role in relieving pain. They also promote weight loss by speeding up metabolism.
Vegetables are hard to get enough of on a keto diet. Most people focus on fatty dishes, such as meat and cheese. But vegetables are a good source of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins, and they need to be included in your diet, too!
This dish will only take you about ten minutes to cook, which makes it a perfect weeknight dinner. I recommend making extras and taking some with you for lunch the next day. It’s one of the easy keto rice recipes you can make.
How to Make Low Carb Asparagus Beef Stir Fry
First we start preparing the steak by seasoning the sliced beef with salt, pepper and coriander powder.
In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil in. Add steak and cook for 2-3 minutes, until both sides turn brown. Set aside.
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Add grated ginger, chilli flakes, and scallion whites in and fry for another minute.
Next, add asparagus in and saute for 2 minutes then put the cooked steak back into the pan and give it a good stir. Season with scallion greens and a little bit of salt and pepper if needed and make sure all food is thoroughly heated before serving.
Serve with cauliflower rice, lime wedges, and roasted peanuts for a perfectly balanced low-carb dinner! You can also serve this dish with other nuts, such as roasted almonds or cashews.
If you don’t have cauliflower rice on hand, then you can buy some at your local grocery store. Many places sell shredded or riced cauliflower in a bag to save you some time. Alternatively, you can learn to make riced cauliflower from scratch by following this riced cauliflower recipe.
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Keto Steak and Asparagus Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb flank steak sirloin steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- ½ lb asparagus trimmed and sliced
- 1 oz scallions chopped, whites and greens separated
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
For serving
- 2 lime wedges
- 1 cup cauliflower rice cooked
- 2 tsp roasted peanuts optional
Instructions
- Season sliced beef with coriander powder, salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in the frying pan over medium-high heat, add steak and stir-fry beef for 2-3 minutes, until browned. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan, add chilli flakes, grated ginger and scallion whites and fry, stirring, 1 minute. Add asparagus and cook 2 minutes more. Return the meat to the pan, add scallion greens and heat through. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve with cauliflower rice, lime wedges, sprinkled with roasted peanuts (optional).
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FAQ
How do you stir-fry steak without it getting tough?
To stir-fry steak without it getting tough, quickly sear thinly sliced steak in a very hot pan or wok for a short time, and avoid overcooking. Marinating the steak in a tenderizing mixture beforehand can also help maintain its tenderness.
How do you cut asparagus for stir-fry?
For stir-fry, cut asparagus into 1.5 to 2-inch diagonal pieces. The most important key is to discard the tough woody ends. This size ensures even cooking and a pleasant bite-sized portion.
Is asparagus good for keto?
Yes, asparagus is keto-friendly due to its low carb content and high nutrient density. 100-gram serving of asparagus has 1.8 grams of net carbs, making it a great vegetable choice for those on a ketogenic diet. (*)
