Keto Mongolian Beef Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbflank or sirloin steak
- ⅓ cswerve brown
- 2 tbspallulose)
(optional
- ¼ cwater
- ¼ ctamari or soy sauce)
(or coconut aminos
- 2 tbspsesame oil
- 2 clovesgarlic
minced
- ½ tspground ginger
- ¼ tspred pepper flakes
- ½ tspglucomannan powder)
(or 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
- 2green onions
chopped
- sesame seeds for sprinkling
Directions
- 1
Slice the beef very thinly against the grain. This works best when it is semi-frozen (but not rock solid). Place the beef in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- 2
In a medium bowl or glass measuring up, whisk together the sweeteners, water, tamari, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the beef.
- 3
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, OR high for 2 to 3 hours.
- 4
When the beef has finished cooking, spoon some of the broth out of the pot into a bowl. Whisk in the glucomannan powder until combined, then pour the broth back into the pot and stir to coat.
- 5
Sprinkle the beef with the chopped green onions and some sesame seeds and serve over cauliflower rice.
Keto Mongolian Beef Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving the savory, slightly sweet kick of your favorite Mongolian beef without derailing your low-carb lifestyle? This Keto Mongolian Beef recipe delivers all the classic flavors you love with incredible ease. It's a healthy, take-out inspired main course that’s perfect for any weeknight.
Why This Recipe Works
The secret to this recipe's success lies in its simplicity: a slow cooker. This method tenderizes the flank or sirloin steak to perfection, allowing the rich, aromatic sauce to deeply infuse every bite. By utilizing low-carb sweeteners like Swerve brown and optional allulose, along with a clever thickener, you achieve that authentic sticky sauce texture and balanced flavor profile without the added sugar.
Expect a truly satisfying dish featuring incredibly tender beef bathed in a glossy, deeply savory sauce with hints of ginger, garlic, and a gentle warmth from red pepper flakes. The slow cooking process ensures the flavors are beautifully melded, creating a comforting and robust meal. This naturally lower-carb take on a classic is surprisingly light yet incredibly flavorful, making it a fantastic main course.
Customization & Variations
- Feel free to use either flank or sirloin steak based on your preference or what's available. Both cook wonderfully in the slow cooker.
- For the sauce base, you can opt for tamari, soy sauce, or coconut aminos to suit your dietary needs.
- Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the red pepper flakes to your liking.
- If you don't have glucomannan powder, xanthan gum is a suitable alternative for thickening the sauce.
This Keto Mongolian Beef is an ideal main course for a cozy family dinner or a low-key gathering with friends. Serve it generously over cauliflower rice, with a side of steamed broccoli, or alongside your favorite keto-friendly vegetable to soak up every last drop of that incredible sauce.