These Easy Paleo Korean Beef Bowls are fast, healthy, and delicious! Ready in under 20 minutes and only has 8 ingredients. They are also is Whole30, gluten free, and dairy free.
I saw this recipe on Skinnytaste and knew I wanted to make it Paleo. I left the brown sugar out, used coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, and didn't bother using lean beef. With those easy swaps and I had a delicious meal that was so quick and easy. I served it with white rice because that's easier to digest than brown, but if you're doing a Whole30 make sure to use cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
What I love about these beef bowls is how fast they are to make. If the rice is already cooked, dinner can be served in under 20 minutes! I know I'm always looking for more easy weeknight meals and this is definitely one!
As plain as it looks, this beef is actually packed with flavor! The ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper make it so good and anything but boring! I love that 8 simple ingredients can produce something so tasty.
I looked into if this was an authentic Korean dish, thinking probably not, and it looks like it's a cheater version of Bulgogi which is made of strips of marinated beef. So I guess this is more of an "inspired by" dish.
These beef bowls offer a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and savory flavors with the ground beef. The coconut aminos infuses the meat with a rich umami taste, while the sesame oil and seeds contribute nuttiness and depth. The optional toppings of green onion or sesame seeds provide a variety of textures and a touch of freshness, making this dish a well-rounded and satisfying meal
You will love these Easy Paleo Korean Beef Bowls because they are easy, quick, and healthy. A great weeknight dinner that you will make over and over again.Here are a few other Whole30 ground beef recipes that you may enjoy- Paleo Sloppy Joes, Oven Baked Meatballs, and Easy Paleo Chili.
Updated 11/18 with Low FODMAP instructions in the notes section.
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Paleo Korean Beef Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 inches fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder*
- 1 teaspoon onion powder*
- ½ cup coconut aminos
Instructions
- Add the ground beef and sesame oil to a large skillet and cook on medium heat.
- Add the ginger, red pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder and continue cooking until the meat is browned. About 8 minutes.
- Add the coconut aminos and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve over white rice or cauliflower rice if doing a Whole30.
Maggie Tirrell says
I did make a couple changes to this - a whole onion sliced instead of onion powder, 3 cloves garlic instead of garlic powder, and a splash of OJ at the end - SO GOOD! We served over cauliflower rice, reminded me of the real thing for sure. Next time we are going to try thin shaved beef instead of ground.
Tricia says
Super quick and easy. Very flavorful. Really glad I tried this. My husband loved it!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Tricia! I'm so glad you like it!
Julie Harmon says
So delicious and so easy!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Julie!
CG says
Hello! Looks amazing and yummy. But what can I substitute for coconut aminos? I just don’t like adding it to my dishes.
Jessica DeMay says
You can just leave it out. Enjoy!
Patrice says
This recipe was delicious, although I made one change. I substituted the ground beef for ground turkey. It was amazing!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying it, Patrice! So glad you like it!