Ginger-Caramelized Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice
Tender ground beef caramelized with fresh ginger and garlic, tossed with crisp broccoli and bell peppers, and served over fluffy cauliflower rice for a vibrant, low-carb dinner. This Asian-inspired beef recipe (whole30, paleo), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, fresh ginger, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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
- 12 oz ground beef
- 2 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1.5 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 3, chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 12 oz ground beef, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Add 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant and ginger is softened.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp coconut aminos and 1.5 cups broccoli florets, cooking for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Add 3 cups cauliflower rice, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, and 3 chopped green onions, stirring to combine and cooking for 3-4 minutes until cauliflower rice is heated through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 6: Squeeze 1 tbsp lime juice over the stir-fry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stirring to combine and cooking for 1 more minute.








