Best Keto Tofu Recipe

This is a keto-friendly one-pot dish made with ground beef for extra protein. Though it’s low in net carbs, it’s a healthy calorie-dense meal that will keep you satisfied in between meals. Recreate this popular Chinese recipe in your kitchen, complete with a flavorful garlic sauce.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Author: Izzy

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons ginger minced
6-8 dried red chilis
2 tablespoons doubanjiang bean paste
2 teaspoons fermented black beans
2 teaspoons soy sauce low-sodium recommended
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water or vegetable broth
28 ounces tofu soft or medium, in 1-inch cubes

Before serving (optional)

2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns crushed or ground
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil see note
green onions minced

Instructions

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil followed by the ground pork. Stir for several minutes until lightly browned.
Add the garlic, ginger, dried red chilis, doubanjiang and black beans.
Saute for about 30 seconds until fragrant before adding in the soy sauce and water/broth.
Gently slide the tofu into the pan. Avoid stirring right away to minimize breakage of the pieces.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Serving

Crush the Szechuan peppercorns with a mallet/rolling pin, mortar & pestle or coffee grinder. Dry fry over medium heat for 1 minute until toasted slightly.
Add the toasted peppercorns, sesame oil and green onions to the tofu.

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