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Absolutely! Just make sure to use gluten-free coconut aminos or tamari as your soy sauce alternative. Everything else is naturally gluten-free.

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You can easily adjust the spice by changing the amount of crushed red pepper flakes. Start with less if you’re sensitive to spice and add more gradually. Adding a cooling garnish like cucumber or avocado can also help balance the heat.

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Definitely! Ground chicken, turkey, or even plant-based meat alternatives all work great in this recipe. Just adjust cooking times as necessary to ensure it’s fully cooked and flavorful.

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Leftovers will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. To keep the best texture, reheat gently on the stovetop and add fresh garnishes before serving.

Spicy Sesame Ground Beef – Quick & Flavorful Dinner Idea

Description

A flavorful and easy-to-make Spicy Sesame Ground Beef Bowl featuring a savory sesame sauce with coconut sugar and aminos, cooked ground beef, and fresh aromatics. Perfect served over rice, pasta, potatoes, or lettuce for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

¼ cup coconut sugar
½ cup coconut aminos
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
½ tsp ground ginger

Main Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp butter
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef
2 green onions, thinly sliced (reserve a few for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare aromatics: Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onions, setting aside a few slices for garnish.
Make the sauce: In a glass measuring cup or bowl, combine coconut sugar, coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Whisk or stir thoroughly and set aside.
Heat pan with fats: Warm the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir for one minute, softening but not browning it.
Cook ground beef: Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until evenly browned with no pink remaining, about 7-10 minutes.
Add sauce and green onions: Pour in the prepared sesame sauce and stir to combine. Add sliced green onions (except the reserved garnish) and mix well.
Simmer mixture: Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve: Remove from heat and serve warm over your choice of cooked rice, pasta, potatoes, or lettuce. Garnish with the reserved green onions.

Notes

For a lower fat option, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.
Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
Coconut aminos can be replaced with soy sauce if not avoiding gluten.
Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
Leftover beef mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 394 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 791 mg
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 83 mg