Description
Spicy Sesame Ground Beef Bowls combine tender ground beef with a flavorful mix of coconut sugar, coconut aminos, sesame oil, and spices for a quick and tasty meal. Perfect served over rice, pasta, potatoes, or lettuce, this dish brings a spicy kick and savory depth in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp ground ginger
Main Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: Mince the garlic cloves finely and thinly slice the green onions. Set aside, reserving a few for garnish.
- Make Sauce: In a glass measuring cup or bowl, combine coconut sugar, coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Whisk together until well blended and set aside.
- Heat Fats: In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil together over medium heat until hot.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir continuously for one minute until fragrant and softened, being careful not to burn.
- Brown Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a spatula to break the meat into small pieces, cooking until browned thoroughly with no pink remaining, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add Sauce and Green Onions: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the browned beef. Add the sliced green onions (except those reserved for garnish) and stir well to combine all flavors.
- Simmer: Reduce heat slightly and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the spicy sesame ground beef warm over your choice of rice, pasta, potatoes, or lettuce. Garnish with reserved green onions.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the coconut aminos are certified gluten-free.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 791 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg
