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    Low Carb Hoisin Beef Bowl

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: February 8, 2023 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    white bowl with low carb hoisin beef on a bed of cauliflower rice

    This Low Carb Hoisin Beef Bowl is perfect for those weeknight meals where you want to make something quick and easy but full of all the flavour. This asian inspired dish has a mix of sweet and savoury and all the umami flavours you have been craving for.

    I have used my Low Carb Hoisin Sauce for this recipe as it keeps it low carb, keto and diabetes friendly. Since the usual hoisin sauce is made with sugar we are keeping the carbs lower by making it with sweetner and an all natural peanut butter.

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    • 🥘 Ingredient Notes
    • 🔪 Steps to make this recipe
    • 💭 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍽 More main dish recipes you may like
    • Low Carb Hoisin Beef Bowl Recipe Card

    You may also enjoy this Keto PF Changs Chicken Lettuce Wrap recipe or this delicious Moo Shu Beef recipe.

    🥘 Ingredient Notes

    • Hoisin Sauce: slightly sweet flavour and strong saltiness that gives it that umami flavour.
    • Tamari Sauce: this Japanese soy sauce is made from fermenting and is gluten free.
    • Sesame Oil: for that rich, nutty and toasty taste
    • Garlic: for the mild and nutty flavour when cooked, there is nothing else like it.
    • Fresh Ginger: slightly peppery and sweet, with a pungent and spicy aroma
    • Erythritol: for a hint of sweetness found in many asian dishes without the carbs from regular sugar, honey or maple syrup.
    • Tomato Paste: concentrated and almost meaty taste adds nuance and body to the dish.
    hoisin beef in a white bowl

    🔪 Steps to make this recipe

    • STEP 1: add baking soda to ground beef, mix with hands and set aside for 30 minutes
    • STEP 2: in a medium bowl mix together the hoisin, tamari, tomato paste, sesame oil, erythritol and red pepper flakes (optional).
    mixing the sauce
    • STEP 3: In a medium sized frying pan on low heat add the coconut oil until melted
    • STEP 4: turn up heat to medium/high and add the ground beef until slightly browned
    • STEP 5: add the garlic, ginger and onion and mix in with the ground beef about 2 minutes

    STEP 6: mix in the hoisin sauce mixture and cook until warmed through. Serve on a bed of cauliflower rice or mixed veggies.

    adding the sauce
    white bowl with a side dish of carrots and onions

    💭 Frequently Asked Questions

    Why do you mix the beef with baking soda?

    It helps with the caramelization of the beef and also helps it brown faster

    Can I use beef steak instead of ground beef?

    Yes, you can use the same amount of steak sliced into thin strips for this recipe.

    Do I have to use the low carb hoisin sauce recipe?

    You can purchase hoisin sauce but unfortunately it is likely full of sugar and would not be low carb, keto or diabetic friendly.

    Is there a substitute for hoisin sauce?

    There is no great substitute for hoisin sauce as it is difficult to replace the sweet and salty umami flavour. However, if you only want to use what you have in your pantry you can always sub in teriyaki sauce, soy and peanut butter or an oyster sauce. This will change the taste of the dish from this recipe.

    Can I add more veggies to this recipe?

    Yes, many vegetables will work well in this dish like broccoli, eggplant or zucchini among many others.

    Why is this hoisin beef bowl low carb?

    It is low carb as it only has 2g of total carbs per serving which makes it a great option for people who are following a low carb, ketogenic or diabetic friendly diet.

    Low Carb hoisin beef in a bowl

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    Low Carb Hoisin Beef Bowl Recipe Card

    Oscar
    An asian inspired dish has a mix of sweet and savoury and all the umami flavours you have been craving for.
    5 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time : 35 mins
    Cook Time : 15 mins
    Total Time : 50 mins
    Course : Main Course
    Cuisine : Chinese
    Diet : Diabetic
    Servings : 6 people
    Calories : 155

    Equipment

    • Frying Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ cup low carb hoisin sauce recipe
    • 1.5 tablespoon tamari sauce
    • ½ tablespoon tomato paste
    • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
    • ½ teaspoon sweetener
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
    • ½ tablespoon coconut oil or your preferred fat for frying
    • 2 cloves chopped garlic
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
    • 2 spring onions
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    Instructions
     

    • Combine the ground beef and baking soda in a large bowl and set aside for 30 minutes
    • In a medium size bowl mix together the hoisin sauce, tamari, tomato paste, sesame oil, erythritol and red pepper flakes (optional).
    • In a medium size frying pan on low heat, heat up the coconut oil
    • Once oil is hot, turn up the heat to medium/high and add the ground beef and cook until almost completely browned
    • Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook for another 2 minutes
    • Add the hoisin sauce mixture and cook until warmed through
    • Serve on a bed of cauliflower rice or vegetables

    Notes

    2 g of total carbs per serving.  The nutritional information does not account for the cauliflower rice or added vegetables.
     
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    Nutritional Information

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Serving: 6people | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g
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    1. Oscar Chimenti

      May 14, 2021 at 2:52 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy and simple this recipe is.

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    2. Jane

      May 14, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      I love everything about this especially the low Carb hoisin sauce!!

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