Keto Beef Lo Mein is a low-carb but delicious version of regular lo mein which is too high in carbs. This recipe features the lowest-carb noodles like shirataki/zoodles/cabbage ribbons, protein-rich beef, & sauce made with low-carb components. This will make you the healthiest & delicious Keto Beef Lo Mein. You may also use any veggies of your choice from the list of low-carb veggies. This will be the most satisfying meal you will become a fan of.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Ketogenic, low in carbs
- Course: Dinner, main
- Cuisine: American-Chinese/Asian
- Time for prep: Twenty minutes
- Cooking time: Fifteen(15) mins
- Working time(total): Thirty-five minutes
- Size/serving: A bowl(1.5 cups)
- Total yield: 4 servings
- Level of difficulty: Moderate
- Mode of cooking: Stovetop(A big skillet/wok)
TOOLS:
- A board & knife(sharp) for cutting
- Sieve/colander
- A wok/skillet(big & non-stick)
- Paper towels(to soak the moisture from keto noodles)
- Bowls for mixing(A normal-sized & small)
- Cups & spoons, for measuring
- A spatula/tongs
INGREDIENTS:
BEEF & MARINADE:
- Powdered garlic, one tsp.
- 1 tbsp. of soy sauce(low-sodium)/coconut aminos
- Powdered pepper(black), 0.5 tsp.
- 450 grams(~1 lb) of beef steak, sirloin/flank
- One teaspoon of sesame oil
LO MEIN:
- 1 cup of mushrooms
- Oil of sesame/avocado, two tbsp.
- 2 cups of spaghetti squash, shirataki noodles, or zoodles
- Two cups of cabbage
- Green onions, 2
- 1 cup of bell peppers
- 0.5 cup of carrots
FOR SAUCE:
- Half a teaspoon of chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp. of vinegar(rice)
- Keto sweetener, ~two tsp.
- 1 teaspoon of oil(sesame)
- One tsp. of ginger
- A teaspoon of garlic
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SHIRATAKI NOODLES:
- These are the zero-carb noodles made from the corm of the Konjac Plant & are translucent gelatinous noodles. If you don’t find them, go for zucchini noodles(zoodles), spaghetti squash, or ribbons of cabbage.
VEGETABLES:
- You may use any variety of your veggies, excluding those that are high in carbs.
STEAK(FLANK):
- This steak has been taken from the cow’s muscles(abdominal). It cooks quickly & becomes well tender when you slice it thin. You may swap the flank steak with ribeye, sirloin, chicken, or tofu(vegan)
KETO SWEETENER:
- Here, we are not using the sweetener to sweeten the dish, as it is a savory dish. But the little addition will enhance the taste & overall flavor.
COCONUT AMINOS:
- This might be your best bet if you want to avoid soy. Compared to soy sauce, it is slightly sweeter. You may also go for the low-sodium version of soy sauce.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Include the powdered garlic with black pepper, coconut aminos, & sesame oil in a bowl.
- Mix them well & then include the flank steak in it.
- Make sure to coat it in the proper way.
- Leave it covered on the side of the work shelf while moving forward for another prep.
- Wash the shirataki noodles, & strain them in the proper way.
- Dry them in a hot pan to evaporate the moisture fully.
- Include vinegar, sweetener, coconut aminos, chili flakes, sesame oil, ginger, & garlic in a little bowl.
- Mix the item well & your sauce is ready.
- After all the prep has been done, it’s time to cook the beef.
- Include the oil in a skillet/wok over a normal to high flame.
- Include the beef(marinated) in that heated oil.
- Cook till the beef is well tender from inside & browned on the outside.
- As your beef cooks, dish it out & keep it in a corner.
- Next, add oil again in that same skillet & warm it up.
- Include the veggies like cabbage, mushrooms, Bell pepper, & carrots.
- Cook them while stirring at intervals till they become just tender.
- This will take around a total of ~five minutes.
- Now, the prep has been done & it’s time to assemble.
- Include beef, noodles, & sauce in the pan with veggies(sautéed).
- Mix them well to have everything incorporated properly with the sauce.
- Dish out in a bowl(serving) & top them up with sesame seeds & green onions.
- Your Keto Beef Lo Mein is ready to serve now!
TIPS:
- In order to avoid the watery dish, drain & dry the noodles properly. Either you are using the shirataki noodles/zoodles.
- Thin slicing of the beef will ensure the quick & well-tendering of the steak(flank/sirloin).
- Fresh veggies don’t need to be overcooked. Just quickly fry them on a high flame to preserve their fresh color, odour, & crunch.
STORAGE DETAILS:
REFRIGERATION:
- Pack the leftover lo mein in a box(air-tight). Enjoy it while keeping it refrigerated for ~four(4) days.
FREEZING:
- Zucchini/shirataki noodles doesn’t support freezing, as their texture gets ruined upon defrosting.
REHEATING:
- Warm up the refrigerated lo mein using a skillet on a normal flame with the addition of water/coconut aminos if needed.
FAQs:
Will Shirataki noodles work best for this recipe, or zucchini noodles?
- Shirataki is stickier yet has fewer calories and carbohydrates. Although they may release more water, zoodles have a fresher bite.
Is the recipe too spicy?
- The recipe’s spice level is standard. You may add more of the chili flakes if you like over-spiced food.
Is that compulsory to use thin slices of beef?
- No, it is not that compulsory. You may go for the ground beef as well. It cooks more easily.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Size/serving: A bowl
Calories: 310 kcal
Carbs(total): Six grams
Fiber: 2 g
Net carbohydrates: Four grams
Proteins: 24 g
Fats: Twenty-one grams
Sodium: 520 mg
Sugar: One gram
