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Paleo Ground Beef and Broccoli – Fast, Flavorful, and Grain-Free

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A quick and flavorful paleo meal with ground beef and crisp-tender broccoli in a garlicky coconut aminos sauce. Great for meal prep, gluten-free, and Whole30-compliant.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 4 cups broccoli florets

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)

  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 1/3 cup beef broth or water

  • 2 tsp arrowroot starch or tapioca starch

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk coconut aminos, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, broth, starch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

  • Blanch or steam broccoli until just tender. Drain and set aside.

  • Brown ground beef in oil over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.

  • Add extra garlic/ginger if desired. Stir in sauce and broccoli.

  • Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.

  • Serve hot over cauliflower rice or greens. Garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or bison if preferred

  • Store up to 4 days in fridge

  • Add mushrooms or bell peppers for variation