Szechuan Peppercorn Beef

Szechuan Peppercorn Beef is a bold and flavorful dish that combines tender beef with the unique numbing spice of Szechuan peppercorns, perfect for those following a keto lifestyle. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also delivers an explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to China.

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin - 300 grams, thinly sliced
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Coconut aminos - 1 tablespoon
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cauliflower rice - 200 grams, for serving

Steps

1. Toast the Szechuan peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then grind them coarsely using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
2. In a bowl, combine the sliced beef, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, coconut aminos, chili flakes, ground Szechuan peppercorns, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. While the beef is marinating, prepare the cauliflower rice by steaming or sautéing it in a pan for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.
5. Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for an additional minute.
6. Serve the Szechuan peppercorn beef over cauliflower rice, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle building and repair.
• Contains healthy fats that are beneficial for keto diets.

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