Sautéed Ground Beef with Ginger and Scallions
A quick paleo-friendly ground beef stir fry infused with fresh ginger and scallions for bright, aromatic flavor. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (paleo), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs olive oil, avocado oil, ground beef for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4, thinly sliced scallions
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
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Instructions
- Step 1: Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon avocado oil together in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, about 1 minute. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Season with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then add 4 thinly sliced scallions, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the garlic and ginger become fragrant and the scallions soften slightly.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and serve immediately, enjoying the fresh, zesty flavors blending with the rich beef.
