• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Movement Menu logo

  • All Recipes
  • Whole30 Recipes
  • Paleo Recipes
  • Meal Plans
menu icon
go to homepage
  • All Recipes
  • Whole30 Recipes
  • Paleo Recipes
  • Meal Plans
search icon
Homepage link
  • All Recipes
  • Whole30 Recipes
  • Paleo Recipes
  • Meal Plans
×
Home » All Recipes » 30 Min Meals

Keto Beef and Broccoli

Modified: Jan 25, 2022 by Monica Le · Published: Jan 17, 2020 · 4 Comments

436 shares
  • Share
Jump to Recipe Pin Recipe
beef and broccoli in a bowl with white rice and a fork with
keto beef and broccoli in a bowl with rice and a fork inside
keto beef and broccoli in a large frying pan

This keto beef and broccoli takes under 30 minutes to make, and it's definitely going to be in your weekly rotation from now on. It's made with fresh broccoli, juicy flank steak, and it's completely gluten free, paleo, Whole30, and keto.

keto beef and broccoli in a bowl with white rice and a fork

Why is this beef and broccoli so great?

There are a lot of beef and broccoli recipes out there. If you are looking for something similar, I'd recommend my Healthy Sesame Chicken as it pairs well with cauliflower rice or white rice, too.

Paleo Cashew Chicken is also one of my all time favorites. You really can't go wrong either way.

Okay, let's get to why I love this dish so much:

  • It comes together very quickly. Prep time and cook time will be under 30 minutes.
  • Leftovers taste great... I've even eaten it cold, no problem.
  • It's extremely flavorful for having such a short time on the stovetop.
  • All of the flavors of takeout without any of the fillers or questionable ingredients!
  • The dish is gluten free, paleo, low carb, keto, and Whole30 compliant.
close up of beef and broccoli with white rice on a plate

What's inside this beef and broccoli recipe?

This ingredient list isn't very long, but all of the goodness in this recipe lies in the simplicity.

Here is what you will need:

  • Flank steak
  • White onion
  • Broccoli florets
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Salt and pepper
  • Arrowroot flour
  • Coconut aminos
  • Fish sauce
ingredients for beef and broccoli on a marble board

How to make keto beef and broccoli

Lay the flank steak strips out on a cutting board and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Evenly sprinkle with arrowroot, salt, and pepper. Using a spoon or your hands, mix well until evenly coated.

Heat up a large sauté pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, and let that heat through for another minute. Place the flank steak strips into the pan in a single layer, being sure not to overcrowd the pan. I like to do this in 2-3 batches. Cook for 5 minutes (2-3 minutes per side) until browned and crispy on the outside. Transfer to a plate.

Blanch the broccoli: bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add in the broccoli florets and cook for 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly and dry as well as possible. Set aside.

Turn the stove back on to medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add onions and a big pinch of salt. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft.

Add garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring often. Mix in broccoli florets and cook for about 4 minutes until tender. Add in ginger and continue stirring for 1 minute.

Place the cooked steak strips back into the pan (with their juices) and pour in the coconut aminos and fish sauce. Cook over medium to medium-low heat until the sauce has reduced down by about ½ to ⅔ and has slightly thickened, about 4-5 more minutes.

Remove from heat and serve alongside your favorite rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds.

beef and broccoli in a frying pan with sesame seeds on top

What do I serve this beef dish with?

I love to eat keto beef and broccoli with traditional white rice. However, if you are keeping this dish keto, low carb or Whole30, here are some other ideas:

  • Cauliflower rice
  • Zucchini noodles
  • Shirataki rice
  • Broccoli rice

You can also serve it with:

  • Brown rice
  • Quinoa
  • Rice noodles
  • Chickpea pasta or rice
beef and broccoli on a plate with white rice and a fork inside

Keto beef and broccoli notes and questions

This recipe is relatively straight forward, but I have come up with a few Q&A's that you may come up with in the meantime.

Of course feel free to leave me a comment, send me a DM on Instagram, etc. if you have any other questions 😉

How long will it keep in the refrigerator?

It will last for up to 7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How do I cut the flank steak into strips?

Be sure you are cutting the flank steak against the grain. This means cutting it in the same direction the muscle fibers run.

How much broccoli do I need to buy?

If you are buying already trimmed florets, purchase 1 pound. If you are buying broccoli crowns, be sure you have 1 pound after you cut them into florets (this will roughly be 4-5 crowns depending on their size.)

Oh, and if you're wanting to find more Chinese takeout style recipe, I highly recommend I Heart Umami's blog.

Her take on Beef and Broccoli looks absolutely insane, yum.

keto beef and broccoli on a plate with white rice and sesame seeds on the side

More low carb recipes you'll love:

One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken

Whole30 Easy Steak Fajitas

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Baked Sausage & Zucchini Casserole

One Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Korean Beef Soup

beef and broccoli on a plate with white rice and a fork inside

Keto Beef and Broccoli

Monica Le
This keto beef and broccoli takes under 30 minutes to make, and it's definitely going to be in your weekly rotation from now on. It's made with fresh broccoli, juicy flank steak, and it's completely gluten free, paleo, Whole30, and keto.
5 from 5 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds flank steak cut against the grain into 1" strips, see notes
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound broccoli florets see notes
  • 1 cup white onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic roughly 8 cloves
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • ½ cup coconut aminos
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce

Instructions
 

  • Lay the flank steak strips out on a cutting board and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Evenly sprinkle with arrowroot, salt, and pepper. Using a spoon or your hands, mix well until evenly coated. 
  • Heat up a large sauté pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, and let that heat through for another minute. Place the flank steak strips into the pan in a single layer, being sure not to overcrowd the pan. I like to do this in 2-3 batches. Cook for 5 minutes (2-3 minutes per side) until browned and crispy on the outside. Transfer to a plate.
  • Blanch the broccoli: bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add in the broccoli florets and cook for 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly and dry as well as possible. Set aside.
  • Turn the stove back on to medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add onions and a big pinch of salt. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft.
  • Add garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring often. Mix in broccoli florets and cook for about 4 minutes until tender. Add in ginger and continue stirring for 1 minute.
  • Place the cooked steak strips back into the pan (with their juices) and pour in the coconut aminos and fish sauce. Cook over medium to medium-low heat until the sauce has reduced down by about ½ to ⅔ and has slightly thickened, about 4-5 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve alongside your favorite rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Be sure you are cutting the flank steak against the grain. This means cutting it in the same direction the muscle fibers run.
  • If you are buying already trimmed florets, purchase 1 pound. If you are buying broccoli crowns, be sure you have 1 pound after you cut them into florets (this will roughly be 4-5 crowns depending on their size.)

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 27gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1086mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gCalcium: 78mg
Keyword Keto Beef and Broccoli
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

More 30-Minute Meals and Recipes

  • Southwest spinach salad with chicken
    Southwest Spinach Salad with Chicken Recipe
  • Korean cucumber salad in a ceramic bowl with sesame seeds and wooden chopsticks
    Easy Korean Cucumber Salad
  • cut open and inside of an air fryer chicken breast on a plate
    The Best Air Fryer Chicken Breasts Recipe
  • air fryer drumsticks together on a white plate
    Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Reader Interactions

Comments

    5 from 5 votes (4 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. Susan K says

    August 22, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    Wow. This was fantastic - as in better than local takeout (although that isn't a super high bar), customizable (love grilled onions, toss in extra...no problem!), and absolutely savory delicious. As well as relatively goof-proof. My cooking skills are mediocre and this may be the first thing I've cooked where my husband was like "please make this again" and we can actually eat it during whole30 months. Like this month. Like now.

    One note, if you are making it in an electric wok the times may be a little long. I LOVE my nonstick electric wok, it heats up in roughly 30 seconds and cooks like a demon, but finding the 'medium' setting took a few tries (it goes by temperature) and I had to watch carefully not to over-cook. I also blanched the broccoli in the wok first so the whole thing was a 1-pan meal. I hate cleaning dishes.

    I also wanted to say thank you - not just for the recipes themselves, but I've learned basic whole30 necessity cooking skills from you as well. Truly appreciative. - Susan

    Reply
    • Monica Stevens Le says

      August 24, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Seriously, this comment made my entire life. How thoughtful for you to type this all out and provide those tips for an electric wok. You're wonderful. I am so happy you enjoyed it... you'll have to try the Thai Basil Beef next 😉 that's my favorite!!! Update me if you do 🙂

      Reply
  2. Hillary says

    March 10, 2020 at 9:40 pm

    This recipe is soooo delicious and literally takes under 30 minutes to come together. Its nice cuz most of these ingredients you would already have in your kitchen. I used Coconut Secrets Coconut Aminos garlic sauce instead of coconut aminos since I had it. Perfection!5 stars

    Reply
    • Monica Stevens Le says

      March 12, 2020 at 9:15 am

      Oh my GOSH YUM. I haven't tried their sauce yet... that sounds so awesome!!! 🙂

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

As Seen In...

As seen in popular media
Matt

Hi! I’m Matt!

I am a writer, father, and food lover. I am a real food cook and love to create delicious food that supports health and fitness. I’m so happy to welcome you to The Movement Menu. Read More…

Footer

Get FRESH ideas for high protein meals!

Get 32 High Protein Recipes. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Dessert.

Subscribe to my newsletter and get the free full-color recipe book. With these recipes, you’ll have everything you need to eat healthy, hit your protein goals, and stay on track - all without spending hours in the kitchen.

I will not spam you. Newsletters sent out every 1-2 months contain new recipes and healthy eating news. Unsubscribe anytime.

Recipes

  • All Recipes
  • Whole30 Recipes
  • Paleo Recipes
  • Meal Plans

Recipe Management

  • Your Recipe Collection
  • Shopping List

More Goodies

  • Articles / Blog
  • Subscribe
  • Contact

Small Print

  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Site Map

The Movement Menu by AIM Retail Partners, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

436 shares

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.