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March 2, 2021 Asian

Beef with Garlic Sauce

Our beef with garlic sauce is the easy, hearty dish you’ve been looking for! This simple stir fry gives you tender, juicy beef and crisp broccoli in a flavorful garlic sauce. Serve it on a bed of rice or noodles for a delicious Asian-inspired meal.

What Makes Beef with Garlic Sauce So Good

  • It’s ready to eat in no time at all. Less than 20 minutes on the stovetop is all you need to come up with a delicious, filling, healthy dinner you’ll enjoy eating!
  • There’s really very little work involved. You can make your prep even easier by using pre-minced garlic and pre-chopped broccoli, too.
  • It’s naturally low carb! Pair it with a side of this cauliflower fried rice for an incredible Chinese takeout copycat that won’t mess up your macros. Keto: If you’re keto, know that this recipe contains cornstarch, which is not keto-friendly due to its high glycemic index. Since it’s a small amount, you may decide it’s fine for you, or you may be more comfortable substituting. We haven’t tried them, but you may be able to use very small amounts (less than 1 tablespoon) of almond flour, xanthan gum, psyllium husk, or glucomannan powder with success.
Beef with Garlic Sauce

Key Ingredients for Beef with Garlic Sauce

Beef – The key to the best beef with garlic sauce is to use the best beef. Flank steak and sirloin will be way more tender than cheaper cuts of beef.

Cornstarch – You might be tempted to skip this step, but don’t! It really makes a difference. Velveting coats the beef in a protective layer of cornstarch so it doesn’t overcook, and no one wants overcooked, tough, dry beef with garlic sauce.

Chef’s Tips

  • If you’re serving your beef with garlic sauce on a bed of rice, cook your rice before starting the beef recipe. The beef and broccoli will cook faster than the rice, so if you start them at the same time, you’ll be waiting a while to eat!
  • When you slice your beef into strips, make sure you cut against the grain of the meat. This way, you break up the muscle fibers and end up with tender meat. Cutting with the grain leaves you with chewy, tough meat.
  • Garlic burns quickly, so keep a close eye on it and never stop stirring. You only want it golden and fragrant before you move on to the next step.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Beef with garlic sauce in a bowl with chopsticks

More Asian-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love

  • Instant Pot Sushi Rice
  • Keto Egg Drop Soup
  • Simple Asian Cucumber Salad
  • Egg Roll in a Bowl with Creamy Chili Sauce (Keto, Whole30, Paleo)
  • Whole30 Chicken Lo Mein
  • Szechuan Chicken

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

Print Recipe

Beef with Garlic Sauce

Our beef with garlic sauce is the easy, hearty dish you've been looking for! This simple stir fry gives you tender, juicy beef and crisp broccoli in a flavorful garlic sauce. Serve it on a bed of rice or noodles for a delicious Asian-inspired meal.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chinese food, stir fry, take out
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 219kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large skillet or wok

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak or sirloin cut into small, short strips
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • ½ tablespoon ginger grated
  • 2 cups broccoli chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup rice cooked, optional, for serving
  • white sesame seeds optional, for garnish
  • green onions optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Place beef in large bowl and add cornstarch. Toss until beef is lightly coated, then set aside.
    Beef strips in large bowl
  • In large skillet over medium-high heat, warm sesame oil until it begins to shimmer, then add garlic. Stirring frequently, cook garlic until golden and fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
    Garlic and sesame oil in a large skillet
  • Add ginger to skillet. Cook approximately 1 minute.
  • Stir in beef. Cook approximately 4 minutes, then add broccoli, soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir to coat. Cook until meat is browned and broccoli is bright green.
    Beef and broccoli in large skillet
  • Remove from heat. Serve alone or over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions (optional).

Notes

Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect the information for 1 serving out of 4. Nutritional information shown does not include rice, sesame seeds, or green onions. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands of ingredients used.
 
To determine the size of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed, then weigh the entire finished recipe. Divide the total weight of the recipe (not including the weight of the bowl, pot, or plate the food is in) by 4. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbs: 5g

February 11, 2021 Air Fryer

Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer

Cooking frozen egg rolls in the air fryer is a total game changer! Once you try this quick and easy method, you’ll never cook egg rolls any other way!

4 air fried egg rolls on a black plate with a ramekin of soy sauce for dipping

What Makes Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer So Good

  • You’ll get perfectly crispy egg rolls every single time with the literal least amount of effort possible.
  • No need to thaw your egg rolls or preheat your air fryer, which cuts way down on your total cooking time!
  • You can use this method with frozen egg rolls AND to reheat leftover egg rolls!

Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer Ingredients

Frozen Egg Rolls – This method works for any brand or variety of frozen egg rolls you like! The recipe below has instructions for cooking 4 egg rolls, but you can absolutely cook more than that. You just might need to do them in multiple batches depending on how many you’re making.

Spray Oil – You can use any oil you like for this recipe! It’ll work with vegetable, olive, coconut, avocado… pretty much any oil you can think of. You only need a little to keep the egg rolls crunchy. See the “Chef’s Tips” section for an important warning about aerosol spray oils!

Chef’s Tips

  • If you want your egg rolls extra crispy, spray them again (lightly) with oil when you flip them over.
  • Depending on the egg rolls you use, you may need to adjust the temperature or the cook time. Mini egg rolls may cook faster in your air fryer than full size egg rolls. Pay attention when you flip them over and pivot as you need to!
  • Don’t use aerosol spray oils in your air fryer basket! Aerosol sprays (like PAM) have harsh ingredients that can damage the coating on your air fryer basket. Instead, put your oil-of-choice in an oil mister or spray bottle and use that.
  • Place your frozen egg rolls in the basket in a single, flat layer, without any of the egg rolls touching or overlapping. They need to be spread out so the air can circulate around them on all sides – otherwise they won’t cook evenly!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Overhead photo of 4 air fried egg rolls on a black plate with a ramekin of soy sauce for dipping

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  • Air Fryer Garlic Bread
  • Sausage in the Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Popcorn
  • How to Reheat Pizza in an Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Steak with Easy Herb Butter
  • 30 Keto Air Fryer Recipes

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

4 air fried egg rolls on a black plate with a ramekin of soy sauce for dipping
Print Recipe

Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer

Cooking frozen egg rolls in the air fryer is a total game changer! Once you try this quick and easy method, you'll never cook egg rolls any other way!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time17 mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: 2 ingredients, easy to make, less than 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 4 frozen egg rolls
  • spray oil see Notes
  • green onion for garnish, optional
  • sesame oil for garnish, optional
  • soy sauce for dipping, optional

Instructions

  • Spray air fryer basket lightly with oil. Place frozen egg rolls in a single layer in basket. Spray egg rolls lightly with oil. Insert basket into air fryer.
    4 frozen egg rolls in an air fryer basket
  • Turn heat to 340° Fahrenheit. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip egg rolls, then cook an additional 5 minutes.
    4 frozen egg rolls in an air fryer basket
  • Finish egg rolls by toasting at 400° Fahrenheit for 2 minutes. Remove from air fryer. If desired, drizzle egg rolls with sesame oil, garnish with green onions, and serve with soy sauce.

Notes

  • Make sure the spray oil you use is safe to use in the air fryer. Never use aerosol sprays! They can damage the coating on your air fryer basket.
 
Recipe yields 4 servings. Nutritional information shown reflects the values for one serving of Pagoda brand pork egg rolls. For this purpose, one egg roll is one serving. Macros will vary depending on the specific brand and type of egg rolls you use. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg roll | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 19g

August 25, 2020 Appetizer

Keto Egg Drop Soup

This warm, light keto egg drop soup is the perfect Asian-inspired comfort food! With flavorful broth, green onions, and eggs, it’s the perfect side for all your favorite Chinese dishes.

Two bowls of keto egg drop soup

What You’ll Need to Make This Recipe

Chicken broth
Eggs
Soy sauce or liquid aminos
Green onions
Ground ginger
Salt
Pepper

How To Make Keto Egg Drop Soup

Add the broth, green onion roots, and seasonings to a bot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to let the soup simmer.

Whisk together the eggs and egg yolk in a bowl.

Use a wooden spoon to stir the chicken broth in one direction in a circle. Slowly pour the eggs into the soup while you’re still stirring.

Pour the soup into 2 bowls and serve with green onions on top.

Ingredients for egg drop soup

Top Tips For Making

  • If you’d like thicker soup, add xanthan gum! Set aside 1/4 of the chicken broth and mix in 2 teaspoons of xanthan gum. Add it to the soup after you’ve added the eggs.
  • The bottoms of the green onions go into the soup to give it flavor, while the tops are just leafy green goodness to garnish with. Make sure to add the bottoms before heating the soup to allow them to get soft and flavor the broth.
  • For vegetarian soup, use vegetable broth instead of chicken.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Overhead of keto egg drop soup

More Asian-Inspired Recipes

  • Simple Asian Cucumber Salad
  • Egg Roll in a Bowl with Creamy Chili Sauce (Whole30, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo)
  • Hibachi Steak with Fried Rice and Vegetables
  • Tofu and Broccoli
  • Szechuan Chicken
  • Paleo Chinese Chicken Salad

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Keto Egg Drop Soup

Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time12 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: appetizer, chinese food, under 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 egg yolk beaten
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or liquid aminos
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup green onions root of onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions top of onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  • Add chicken broth, green onion roots, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and ginger to a pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
  • Whisk together the eggs and egg yolk in a bowl.
  • Use a wooden spoon to stir the soup in one direction in a circle. Slowly pour egg mixture into soup. Divide between 2 bowl and garnish with green onion tops.

Notes

  • Thicker soup: Set aside 1/4 of the chicken broth and mix in 2 teaspoons of xanthan gum. Add it to the soup after you’ve added the eggs.
  • Notes on green onions: The bottoms of the green onions go into the soup to give it flavor, while the tops are just leafy green goodness to garnish with. Make sure to add the bottoms before heating the soup to allow them to get soft and flavor the broth.
  • Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1236mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbs: 9g

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