豉椒牛肉
Beef with Black Bean Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no sugar, no cornstarch. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slices of beef stir-fried with fermented black beans, bell peppers, and often onions, in a savory and umami-rich sauce. A classic dish where the black bean flavor dominates.
Key ingredients
Beef (flank or sirloin), fermented black beans, bell peppers, onions (optional), garlic, ginger, cooking oil, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine.
How to make it keto
Ask for no sugar, no cornstarch. Request extra bell peppers instead of onions if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
这个豉椒牛肉，不要加糖和淀粉。能不能多放点甜椒，少放洋葱？谢谢。
No sugar or cornstarch in the 豉椒牛肉, please. Can I have extra bell peppers instead of onions?
Watch out for
Cornstarch in beef marinade or sauce, sugar in black bean sauce, onions (higher carb than bell peppers).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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