Moo Shu Beef is a quick and easy one-pan low carb stir fry made with beef strips, fresh and vibrant veggies and sweet and salty flavors.
This is a great homemade version of this classic takeout dish and made with a low carb hoisin sauce to avoid all the sugar. Serve on its own or roll it up in a tortilla or serve with cauliflower rice.
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This dish is traditionally served with pork but we switch it up and serve this northern Chinese recipe with tender marinated strips of beef stir-fried with fresh and crunchy vegetables smothered in a tasty sauce.
Why you'll love this Moo Shu Beef recipe?
- Quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes.
- It's low carb so you don't have to wory about the sugar spikes and its great for diabetics.
- Just like the takeout restaurant version but better.
- Fun to eat and serve with flour tortillas or low carb tortillas.
- Vibrant and bright dish and kids enjoy eating this moo shu beef recipe.
- Great for meal prep, store in individual portions and take with you to work for lunch.
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Main ingredients used in this recipe
Made with thinly sliced beef, fresh coleslaw and a sweet hoisin sauce.
- Beef: thinly sliced beef strips are used to soak up all the juicy flavors.
- Coleslaw: you can use store-bought coleslaw mix in a bag from the grocery store or make your own with thinly sliced cabbage.
- Green Onions: we make it with chopped green onions to provide that mild oniony taste without overpowering the dish.
- Marinade: we marinade the thinly sliced beef strips with a blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, a little sweetener, garlic, ginger and rice wine vinegar.
- Low Carb Hoisin Sauce: we use this low carb hoisin sauce or if you are not concerned about the amount of sugar you can easily pick up some hoisin sauce from the international aisle at your local grocery store.
See the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
Steps by step instructions
How to make Moo Shu Beef?
STEP 1: To a medium-sized bowl combine the thinly sliced beef strips with the soy sauce (tamari or coconut aminos), sesame oil, sweetener, minced garlic, ginger and rice wine vinegar.
Mix all the ingredients together until the beef is well-coated. Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and allow to marinade in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
STEP 2: Add some oil to a large pan or skillet and cook the two whisked eggs over medium heat. Using a rubber spatula continue folding and stirring until the eggs are cooked and scrambled. Remove the eggs from pan and set aside.
STEP 3: In the same pan add the beef with the marinade (after marinating in the fridge for up to 30 minutes) and cook over medium heat until browned (about 2 minutes).
Next, add the sliced green onions and the coleslaw mix. Stir through and cook until softened. Then add the cooked eggs and mix through.
- STEP 4: Add a ¼ cup of soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and about 2-4 tablespoons of the low carb hoisin sauce. Warm through and add salt and pepper to taste.
STEP 5: Serve on low carb tortillas, with cauliflower rice or simply on its own. Top with more hoisin sauce and green onions.
Recipe tips
Top Tip: do not overcook the beef stir fry as it could become tough, brown for only 2 minutes and then add the remaining ingredients.
- Serving: the moo shu beef is excellent served on its own with a side of vegetables like cauliflower rice or plain rice. Perfect on tortillas smeared with hoisin sauce or with some steamed broccoli.
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 1 minute.
Moo Shu Beef Recipe variations
This recipe is a great way to get in some veggies and protein, here are a few ways you can change it up.
- Meat - swap out the beef with slices of pork, chicken or turkey.
- Vegetables - use your favorite vegetables and make a stir fry with some sliced bell peppers, onions, broccoli and mushrooms.
- Vegan - make it with tofu and have a vegan night.
- Gluten-Free - keep it gluten free and use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
Another asian inspired dish is the Keto Beef and Broccoli recipe.
Frequently asked questions
Moo shu means sweet osmanthus which is a flower from asia with yellow flowers. The yellow scrambled egg in this recipe is to represent the yellow flowers.
This recipe contains 4g of carbs per serving and is a healthy option for diabetics as it is made without sugar. Please monitor your blood sugars to see how it may affect you personally.
Recipe Card
Moo Shu Beef
RECIPE VIDEO
Equipment
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce substitute with tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon low carb sweetener or your preferred sweetener or sugar
- ¼ teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Scramble Eggs
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
- 2 eggs whisked
Moo Shu Beef
- 2 cups fresh coleslaw shredded cabbage
- 2 green onions sliced
- ¼ cup soy sauce substitute with tamari or coconut aminos
- ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon low carb hoisin sauce recipe
Instructions
- Add the marinade ingredients in a medium sized bowl, cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.1 lb flank steak, 2 cloves garlic , 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon low carb sweetener, ¼ teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- In a skillet over medium heat add the olive oil and whisked eggs. Use a rubber spatula to scrape and fold the eggs until cooked and scrambled. Remove from skillet and set aside.1 teaspoon olive oil or butter, 2 eggs
- After the beef has marinated add to the same skillet over medium heat and brown for about 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and allow the vegetables to soften. Salt and pepper to taste.2 cups fresh coleslaw, 2 green onions, ¼ cup soy sauce, ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoon low carb hoisin sauce recipe
- Serve on its own, over cauliflower rice or on a tortilla. Top with more hoisin sauce and green onions. (See video)
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Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooked food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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Andrea says
love how simple this dish was to make! perfect for an easy weeknight or weekend meal!
Alexandra says
Love this delicious and simple beef recipe for an easy dinner. Great flavours, and love the serving suggestion of the tortilla. Yum 🙂
Covita says
This is a great family meal. So easy and they loved it!
Mary says
I love flank steak and I am always looking for ways to use it. This beef Moo Shu is a great change from the usual pork. Thanks for another great flank steak recipe!
Nora says
Oh my! This was so good! The whole family loved it! Can't wait to make it again! Thank you!