Low-Carb Garlic Sesame Beef and Broccoli
Tender flank steak stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets in a savory, garlic-sesame low-carb sauce. A classic Chinese-style dinner made effortless and satisfying for a keto lifestyle.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Heather + Lila
Heather created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Cut the flank steak into thin 0.25-inch (0.6cm) slices against the grain. In a small bowl, stir together the tamari, sesame oil, and garlic powder to make the sauce.
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot.
Look for: hot
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Add the steak slices to the hot…
Add the steak slices to the hot skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes total, stirring occasionally, until browned on the outside and cooked to medium.
Look for: browned on the outside and cooked to medium
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Add the broccoli florets and sauce mixture…
Add the broccoli florets and sauce mixture to the skillet with the beef.
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Stir constantly for 4 to 5 minutes…
Stir constantly for 4 to 5 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp, and the sauce lightly coats the beef.
Look for: the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp, and the sauce lightly coats the beef
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, serve warm immediately, and store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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