Keto Mongolian Lamb
Keto Mongolian Lamb is a savory, baked dish that brings together tender lamb and rich, flavorful sauces while keeping carbs in check. Perfectly seasoned with garlic and ginger, this dish offers a delightful taste of Mongolian cuisine without the guilt.

40 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
430 kcal
Ingredients
- Lamb shoulder - 400 grams, thinly sliced
- Soy sauce (or coconut aminos) - 4 tablespoons
- Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Green onions - 2, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cauliflower rice - 200 grams, for serving
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish)
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced lamb, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, red chili flakes, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the lamb is evenly coated.
- Spread the marinated lamb on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring it’s in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the lamb is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- While the lamb is baking, prepare the cauliflower rice according to package instructions or steam it until tender.
- Remove the lamb from the oven and garnish with the sliced green parts of the green onions and fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve the baked Mongolian lamb over a bed of cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 430
- Protein: 36 g
- Carbs: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
- Total Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Water: 0.3 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Low in carbohydrates, assisting in weight management and ketosis.
Tags
ChineseKetoBaked Dish