Asian-Style Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A quick and vibrant stir fry featuring lean ground beef, crisp broccoli, and bell peppers in a savory coconut aminos-ginger sauce, served over cauliflower rice. This asian-inspired beef (whole30) ready in about 40 minutes pairs grass-fed ground beef, coconut aminos, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 cups, florets broccoli
• 1, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 3 cups cauliflower rice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 pound grass-fed ground beef, breaking it into small pieces. Cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
3. Step 3: Push beef to one side of the skillet, add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the empty side, then add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 sliced red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Add the sauce mixture to the skillet, stirring to coat beef and vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
5. Step 5: While stir fry cooks, heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add 3 cups cauliflower rice and cook for 5 minutes until heated through and slightly golden.
6. Step 6: Serve stir fry over cauliflower rice, garnished with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.