Chinese restaurant stir-fries are beloved for their thin strips of meat in succulent sauce. But those sauces often contain thickeners like cornstarch as well as sugar, both keto no-nos. For our satisfying keto-friendly version, we chose sumptuous shiitake mushrooms and the big meaty flavor and high fat content of boneless short ribs. Bok choy added color and fiber.
1poundbok choystalks and greens separated, stalks sliced ¼ inch thick on bias and greens cut into ½-inchwide strips
1tablespoongrated fresh ginger
3garlic clovesminced
2scallionssliced thin on bias
Instructions
Cut each rib crosswise with grain into 3 equal pieces. Slice each piece against grain ¼ inch thick. Toss beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, cover, and marinate for 10 minutes. Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, and pepper flakes together in separate bowl; set aside.
Drain beef. Heat 1½ teaspoons coconut oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add half of beef, breaking up any clumps, and cook, without stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir beef and continue to cook until browned, about 3 minutes; transfer to clean bowl. Repeat with 1½ teaspoons coconut oil and remaining beef; transfer to bowl.
Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in now-empty skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add mushrooms and cook until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add bok choy stalks, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are spotty brown and crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
Push vegetables to sides of skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil, ginger, and garlic to center and cook, mashing mixture into skillet, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir ginger-garlic mixture into vegetables. Stir in bok choy greens and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in beef and any accumulated juices. Off heat, add sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with scallions and serve.
Notes
PER SERVING Cal 820 | Total Fat 75g Protein 29g | Net Carbs 5g Fiber 3g | Total Carbs 8g