Low Carb Beef & Broccoli Zoodles
This Low Carb Beef & Broccoli Zoodles recipe has all the flavor of the traditional dish, but with less carbs! It can also easily be made gluten free, if needed.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 328kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound beef strips
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic * minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger * minced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup beef stock * gluten free, if necessary
- 1/4 cup soy sauce * gluten free, if necessary
- 1/4 cup cooking sherry
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute, like Swerve * can use regular brown sugar
- 4 cups zucchini noodles * from 1-2 zucchini
- green onions * optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the beef strips and corn starch to the bowl toss to coat them well.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the beef strips and cook until done through, about 5-7 minutes, or until no longer pink.. Remove the beef strips to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and ginger and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the broccoli and beef stock, cover, and cook until the broccoli is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the soy sauce, sherry, and brown sugar substitute in a bowl and whisk well.
- Add to the skillet with broccoli along with the beef strips. Cook another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Heat the zoodles over medium heat in a separate skillet with a little drizzle of olive oil just long enough to warm them.
- Place the zoodles on a dish or in a bowl, and top with the beef and broccoli mixture and sliced green onions, if desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Beef & Broccoli Zoodles
- You can use frozen zoodles in this recipe. Be sure to follow the cooking instructions on the package if opting to use frozen zoodles rather than fresh.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.
- Store leftover beef and broccoli separate from the zoodles in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days. Zoodles are best made the day you plan to eat them. Cooked zoodles don't keep or reheat well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 976mg | Potassium: 1317mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 898IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4mg