Keto Beef & Eggplant Skillet with Garlic Sauce (25 Minutes)
Tender beef and caramelized eggplant tossed in a savory garlic sauce—an easy, low-carb skillet dinner ready fast.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb beef sirloin or flank steak (sliced thin)
- 1 medium eggplant (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add beef and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil and eggplant to the skillet.
- Cook eggplant for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and water.
- Return beef to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic sauce.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through and glossy.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.