Richly seasoned golden-brown beef skewers delicately charred around the edges are arranged on a lush bed of greens. Garnished with vibrant sprinkles of red chili, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, the dish promises an enticing blend of flavors and textures. A small faux-wood bowl with a creamy, pale green dipping sauce sits invitingly at the edge of the white minimalist plate.

Keto Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Skewers

Name: Keto Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Skewers
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 500 grams Grass-fed beef cut into short thin strips; 3 Fresh lemongrass stalks thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper; 1.5 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1 teaspoon Black pepper; 2 cloves Garlic finely chopped; 1 Fresh Red Chili thinly sliced for garnish; a handful Cilantro finely chopped for garnish; 1 Lime cut into wedges for garnish; 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil; 6-8 Bamboo skewers pre-soaked in water

Bright, aromatic keto skewers with invigorating lemongrass kick.

Category Main Course

Prep 75 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Style Vietnamese

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · January 24, 2025

A little about this dish

Offering a fresh twist on classic Vietnamese fare, our Keto Vietnamese Lemon Grass Beef Skewers cleverly blend warming spices with bright, zesty notes perfect for a chilly day. The star ingredient is grass-fed beef, complemented by aromatic lemongrass and a lively sprinkling of fresh herbs.

Ingredients (for 2)

Grass-fed beef — 500 grams — cut into short thin strips
Fresh lemongrass stalks — 3 — thinly sliced
Cayenne pepper — 2 teaspoons
Sea salt — 1.5 teaspoons
Black pepper — 1 teaspoon
Garlic — 2 cloves — finely chopped
Fresh red chili — 1 — thinly sliced for garnish
Cilantro — a handful — finely chopped for garnish
Lime — 1 — cut into wedges for garnish
Extra virgin olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Bamboo skewers — 6-8 — pre-soaked in water

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥩🌿🕓

Combine the grass-fed beef strips, thinly sliced lemongrass, cayenne pepper, sea salt, black pepper and finely chopped garlic in a bowl. Let the mixture marinate for at least 1 hour.
Step 2 — 🍢🥩🧵

Thread the marinated beef onto the pre-soaked bamboo skewers, ensuring each skewer has an even amount of beef.
Step 3 — 🔥🍳💧

Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a grill pan and place it over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering.
Step 4 — 🔥🍢⌛

Place the skewers on the grill pan, cooking for 1-2 minutes on each side until the beef is nicely charred.
Step 5 — 🌶️🍋🍽️

Place the grilled skewers on a serving dish and garnish with thinly sliced red chili, finely chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

A final fox tip

Fun fact: Lemongrass is a favorite in Vietnamese cuisine for its light, fresh flavor that adds depth to many dishes. For a pescatarian twist, try substituting the beef with shrimp. Adding variety to your meals while still maintaining Keto guidelines is key to sticking to the diet.