Keto Omaha

Love Thai flavors but avoiding the carbs? This Keto Thai Basil Beef (Pad Krapow Neua) is a savory, slightly spicy, and ultra-flavorful stir-fry, featuring tender beef, fragrant garlic, chili, and fresh Thai basil, all tossed in a low-carb umami sauce! Serve it with cauliflower rice for a perfect takeout alternative!

Ingredients (Serves 4)

🥩 For the Beef:

• 1 ½ lbs flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil (for frying)

🌶 For the Stir-Fry:

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 small red chili (sliced, or ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes)

• ½ small onion (sliced)

• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil

• 1 cup Thai basil leaves (regular basil works too)

🔥 For the Keto Stir-Fry Sauce:

• ¼ cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)

• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional, but authentic)

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon sugar-free brown sweetener (like allulose or monk fruit)

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (to thicken)

• ¼ cup water

🍳 Optional Topping:

• 2 eggs (fried, for serving)

🌿 For Garnish:

• 2 green onions (sliced)

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Beef:

• Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain.

• Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

2️⃣ Sear the Beef:

• Heat avocado or olive oil in a skillet over high heat.

• Sear the steak slices in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and caramelized.

• Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics & Peppers:

• In the same skillet, heat avocado or coconut oil over medium-high heat.

• Add garlic, red chili, onion, and bell pepper.

• Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.

4️⃣ Make the Keto Stir-Fry Sauce:

• In a bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sweetener, garlic powder, xanthan gum, and water.

• Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir well.

5️⃣ Combine & Wilt the Basil:

• Return the seared beef to the skillet and toss everything together.

• Add Thai basil leaves and stir for 30 seconds until just wilted.

🔥 Pro Tip: Want extra heat? Add 1 teaspoon chili paste or extra sliced red chilies!

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

• Serve over cauliflower rice or shirataki noodles.

• Top with a fried egg for an authentic Thai touch!

Nutrition Info (Per Serving – 1/4 of the Recipe)

• Calories: ~450

• Protein: ~42g

• Fat: ~30g

• Net Carbs: ~5g