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July 26, 2019 · 2 Comments

Keto Mongolian Beef

Beef· Dairy-Free· Egg-Free· Gluten-Free· Keto· Main Dish· Nut-Free· Recipe

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This Keto Mongolian Beef is an easy dinner that will be inhaled by the entire family or pack it up and get excited about leftovers for once.

Keto Mongolian Beef with digestive enzymes in the background

This Keto Mongolian Beef recipe is sponsored by Pure Essence, thank you for supporting the brands that make CIK recipes possible.

Need an easy dinner that will be inhaled by the entire family or that you won’t mind eating leftovers for a few days? Well then look no further than this Keto Mongolian Beef!

I love the tender flank steak that’s a bit crispy and coated in a delicious + sticky sesame ginger sauce. It really can’t be beaten. Let’s get to the in’s and out’s of the recipe!

Can I use regular erythritol instead of brown?

Yes, you can. I like the brown erythritol here as it adds a nice flavor to the sauce but any type of granulated sugar replacer will work just fine.

Can I use coconut aminos instead of tamari?

Yes, you can swap our the tamari for coconut aminos, please note that it will increase the carb just a bit so be sure to use your specific ingredients to calculate the nutrition.

What to serve with Keto Mongolian Beef…

Cauliflower rice, obviously. This is also great with our Keto Fried Rice, steamed veggies, stir-fried broccoli or Keto Hibachi Mushrooms!

Can I use almond flour or coconut flour in place of whey protein isolate?

Yep, just swap out the same amount. I like the whey protein because it’s not heavy and adds a light texture to the beef.

What is the nutrition for this recipe?

As always, you can find the full nutritional breakdown including the carb count (total carbs and net carbs) for keto at the bottom of the recipe card as well as the servings at the top of the recipe card. You should always double-check your specific ingredients as different brand’s ingredients may have different values.

For this recipe the macros come out just about perfect for the keto diet. The fat is 70% of calories, carbs are 3%, and the protein is 27%.

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Keto Mongolian Beef in a black ceramic boel with cauliflower rice

Keto Mongolian Beef in a black ceramic boel with cauliflower rice

Keto Mongolian Beef

This Keto Mongolian Beef is an easy dinner that will be inhaled by the entire family or pack it up and get excited about leftovers for once.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: asian, easy, keto
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 432kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak cut into ¼” strips
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ cup whey protein isolate
  • ½ cup neutral oil avocado, algae, or refined coconut oil

Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce if not gluten-free / or coconut aminos for soy free
  • 3 tablespoons brown erythritol
  • 4 green onions cut into 1” pieces
  • 2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a glass container with a lid combine the flank steak, tamari, and sesame oil. Toss to coat and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • In a small jar or bowl whisk together the ginger, garlic, tamari, and brown erythritol. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large 10.5” cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat (about 350° F).
  • Place the whey protein isolate on a small plate. Working in batches to not overcrowd the pan, dredge each piece of steak through the protein then drop into the hot oil. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until crispy. Remove the beef from the oil with a large slotted spoon, and allow to drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Drain all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the skillet. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Once simmering add in the beef and green onions. Continue to cook for about 2 minutes until the onions have softened.
  • Serve with cauliflower rice, broccoli rice, or Keto Fried Rice.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Mongolian Beef
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 68mg23%
Sodium 1124mg49%
Potassium 472mg13%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 120IU2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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  1. Jr Trapper says

    September 11, 2019 at 3:53 am

    Hi, I’m HIGHLY ALLERGIC to garlic 🙁 and sadly love garlic but now have to omit it from recipes- what would you add to enhance/maintain the flavor if you were allergic?

    Also it’s very hard for me to get my husband to eat his veg so I was thinking of adding broccoli or snap peas or both to the recipe, maybe 1/2 C snap peas halved & 1 C brocolli florettes and than tripling the sauce recipe if that works? LMK your thoughts, thanks! 🙂

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  2. Karen says

    February 9, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe. I am always looking for Keto recipes that have wonderful flavor. So many times I have tried recipes and they don’t taste good. I am thrilled with this recipe. It is easy and tasty. Thank you for sharing!

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