Grandpa Cheng's Red Dry-Fried Beef and Tripe

A deeply caramelized, smoky stir-fry reminiscent of back-alley Chengdu joints. Strips of tender flank steak and crisp beef tripe are wok-fried dry with hot lard, Sichuan peppercorns, fermented chili paste, and black vinegar for intense umami and numbing depth.

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Grandpa Cheng's Red Dry-Fried Beef and Tripe

net carbs

42g

protein

32g

fat

480

kcal

The keto read

4g net carbs per serving

Ingredients

2 servings

Stir-Fry

Beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain300 g

Honeycomb beef tripe, parboiled and sliced thin150 g

Lard3 tbsp

Green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces3 stems

Sea salt0.5 tsp

Aromatics

Sichuan peppercorns, coarsely crushed1.5 tsp

Fresh ginger, minced1.5 tbsp

Garlic, thinly sliced4 cloves

Sauce

Sugar-free fermented chili paste (Pixian Doubanjiang substitute)1 tbsp

Tamari gluten-free soy sauce1 tbsp

Chinese black vinegar1 tsp

Method

Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, Chinese black vinegar, and fermented chili paste. Set aside.

Stir-Fry

Place your wok over maximum heat until smoking. Add 2 tablespoons of lard to coat the surface. Once extremely hot, add the flank steak and tripe. Fry undisturbed for 1 minute to develop a deep brown crust, then toss rapidly for 2 minutes until the edges are crispy and moisture has evaporated. Remove meat from the wok.

Aromatics

Lower the heat to medium-high. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of lard to the wok. Add the crushed Sichuan peppercorns, minced ginger, and sliced garlic. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until highly fragrant and golden.

Plate

Return the meat to the wok with the aromatics. Pour in the sauce mixture and toss aggressively on high heat for 1 minute to coat and dry-fry the beef and tripe. Fold in the green onions and toss for 15 seconds until wilted. Adjust seasoning with sea salt. Transfer immediately to a warm shallow bowl and serve rustic style.

The keto read

Why this lands at 4g net carbs

The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 4g net carbs against 42g protein and 32g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.

Common questions

Is Grandpa Cheng's Red Dry-Fried Beef and Tripe keto?▾

Grandpa Cheng's Red Dry-Fried Beef and Tripe has 4g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.

What are the macros for Grandpa Cheng's Red Dry-Fried Beef and Tripe?▾

480 calories, 42g protein, 32g fat, and 4g net carbs per serving.

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