铁板牛肉
Sizzling Beef Platter (no sweet sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the sauce and ensure no cornstarch is used for thickening. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with onions and bell peppers, served on a hot sizzling platter to maintain heat and aroma.
Key ingredients
Beef, bell peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce (low-carb), sesame oil, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar in the sauce and ensure no cornstarch is used for thickening. Specify light soy sauce (生抽) only, not dark soy (老抽) which can be higher in carbs. Avoid any pre-marinated beef that might contain sugar or starch.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
铁板牛肉酱汁不要放糖和勾芡。只要用生抽，牛肉也不要用预先腌制过的。
Please make the sauce for 铁板牛肉 with no sugar or cornstarch. Use only light soy sauce, and ensure the beef is not pre-marinated.
Watch out for
Sugary sauces (e.g., oyster sauce, hoisin, sweet soy glaze), cornstarch thickeners, high-carb vegetables if included (carrots, water chestnuts).
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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