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.
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
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.
Use ground turkey or bison if preferred
Store up to 4 days in fridge
Add mushrooms or bell peppers for variation