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Keto Crack Slaw Recipe

April 12, 2022 by Kara Cook 2 Comments

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You will love the bold Asian flavor of this Keto Crack Slaw whether you are on a low carb diet or not! Ground beef and chopped cabbage make the base of this tasty main dish, and it is so quick to whip up.

The name alone lets you know how yummy it’s going to be. I know I was hooked after just one bite, and I bet you will be too! 

bowl of keto crack slaw

I have a similar recipe for egg roll in a bowl, but ginger and sesame oil gives this one a different flavor. Try both of them and see which one is your favorite!

I’m sure there are some of you out there that aren’t crazy about the name of this dish. Totally agree, I wish we could come up with something other than “crack” to describe dishes that taste freaking fantastic.

But alas, I didn’t name it, I just made it. And consumed it. For three days straight. It’s that good! If you just want to call it keto slaw, no worries, I won’t stand in your way.

This is one of those keto friendly dishes that doesn’t actually taste low carb. My whole family will eat it without complaints which is always a win!

HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB CRACK SLAW

  1. Brown the ground beef over medium high heat in a large skillet. 
  2. Stir in the ginger, minced onion, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt. Saute for a minute or two to really bring out the flavors.
    skillet of browned ground beef and seasonings
  3. Add the water, soy sauce, and chopped cabbage. Turn heat down to medium; cook and stir just until the cabbage is crisp tender. You can more water if you need too, just add small amounts at a time.
    process shot - crack slaw in a skillet
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sesame oil. Garnish with sesame seeds.
overhead shot of crack keto slaw

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS – You can store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I don’t recommend freezing the slaw, because the cabbage loses its crispness. And no one wants mushy cabbage!

PRO TIPS:

  • Make sure you cook your cabbage just till it is crisp tender. If you overcook it, it gets mushy.
  • I like to add the sesame oil right before serving. If you are using toasted sesame oil, it is already cooked, so if you overheat it, it can develop a bitter taste.
  • For a boost of flavor, toast your sesame seeds. You can toast them in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly. It takes about 3 minutes. Or you can use the oven preheated to 350°; that takes about five minutes. For either method, watch them closely!!

VARIATIONS:

  • Instead of ground beef, you can use ground pork, chicken, or turkey.
  • You can use a bag of coleslaw mix instead of the cabbage, but the carb count will be higher due to the carrots.
  • For extra heat, drizzle with sriracha sauce before serving.
  • You can absolutely use fresh garlic and ginger if you so desire.
  • If you want a little sweetness, you can add a teaspoon of your favorite low carb sweetener. I recommend brown Swerve. 
  • Feel free to replace the soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. 
low carb crack slaw in a bowl with a spoon

 

MORE LOW CARB BEEF RECIPES:

  • Keto Cheeseburger Soup
  • Cheeseburger Salad
  • Keto Cheeseburger Casserole
  • Sirloin Steak Marinade
  • Keto Taco Pie
  • Hamburger Green Bean Casserole
  • Keto Swedish Meatballs

If you make this recipe and enjoy it, I’d LOVE it if you’d leave me a 5 star review!

Ridiculously Tasty Keto Slaw

bowl of keto slaw sprinkled with sesame seeds

Keto Crack Slaw Recipe

Kara
This addicting low carb dinner tastes amazing, is made all in one skillet, and is ready in about 20 minutes!
4.67 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Low Carb Recipes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

  • Bamboo Spatula 13-Inch
  • T-fal, Nonstick 5 Qt. Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 ½ tsp dry minced onion
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 4 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 ½ tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef over medium high heat in a large skillet.
  • Add the ginger, dry onion, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt. Saute for about a minute.
  • Stir in the water, soy sauce, and shredded cabbage. Turn heat to medium. Cook and stir just till cabbage is crisp tender.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the sesame oil. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.

Notes

You can also garnish this dish with green onions, but they do add a few carbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 993mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg
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Low carb, packed with nutrients, and made in a jiffy, this cabbage beef skillet is one recipe you will want to make over and over again!

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  1. Toni

    May 27, 2022 at 7:04 am

    Such a perfect meal for busy nights!! So easy and delicious! Our new favorite way to eat cabbage.

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    • Kara Cook

      May 30, 2022 at 10:07 pm

      So glad it was a hit at your house Toni!

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