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Name: Keto Beef and Pea Stir-Fry
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred); 1 cup frozen peas; 2 tbsp avocado oil or other high-smoke-point oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced; 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos (for gluten-free); 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt (to taste); 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Keto Beef and Pea Stir-Fry

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This Keto Beef and Pea Stir-Fry is a lightning-fast, flavor-packed dinner perfect for a hot Alabama evening. By preheating your skillet until smoking, you mimic the 'wok hei' effect—deep, smoky flavors that make stir-fries irresistible. Using a high-smoke-point oil ensures a proper sear on the beef, while tossing ingredients quickly keeps the peas vibrant and crisp. Finished with a hint of sesame oil, this dish balances savory, aromatic, and spicy notes without the carbs. It’s a weeknight-friendly meal with restaurant-worthy flavor and sizzle!

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat a large skillet or wok over high heat until just smoking to develop deep flavor.
Add 1 tbsp avocado oil, then swirl to coat. Add ground beef and break it up, cooking until deeply browned and crisp in spots, about 4-5 minutes. Remove beef with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving fat in the pan.
Add remaining oil if needed. Add onions and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
Return beef to the pan, add frozen peas, and toss everything together using a forward scooping motion for even heat and quick cooking. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until peas are just tender and bright green.
Season with soy sauce, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Toss well, remove from heat, and drizzle with toasted sesame oil.
Serve hot, garnished with extra red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy as-is or with a simple side salad.