Whole30 + Keto Asian Beef Bowls
Whole30 + Keto Asian Beef Bowls Recipe + Video – a low carb 30 minute ground beef stir fry with bell peppers, a mild spicy stir fry sauce, topped with green onions. Paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, clean eating, real food.
These Whole30 + Keto Asian Beef Bowls are such a flavorful, simple 30 minute dinner.
It comes together in such a snap, and it freezes beautifully! (Thank you to my friend Natasha for being the inspiration for this recipe!)
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Whole30 + Keto Asian Beef Stir Fry Sauce
The real star of the show is the stir fry sauce. It is a spin on my oh so popular stir fry sauce, but this version is keto, whole30, and I added in some veracha (keto sriracha) to give it a bit of a kick!
I use just 1 tablespoon of tapioca starch to help it thicken, but it is still whole30 + keto friendly.
Whole30 + Keto Asian Beef Bowls
The beef bowls are made with ground beef, green onions + bell pepper. I like to keep it simple so the beef and the sauce really shines. I serve it all over cauliflower rice.
Feel free to add in other veggies you have on hand. Celery, zucchini, green beans and brussels sprouts would all work too!
Meal Prep + Freezing
This is such an easy meal to prep, that I love doubling (or tripling!) the recipe, and using leftovers for lunches for the week. It will keep for at least 5 days in the fridge, and somehow gets more delicious each day.
It freezes and reheats like a dream! I’ll microwave straight from frozen, and the texture is just as good as the day I made it.
Watch Asian Beef Bowls Recipe Demo (1:55 minutes)
Whole30 + Keto Asian Beef Bowls
Ingredients
Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/4 cup bone broth, or store bought broth, chicken or beef works
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, use coconut aminos for Whole30!
- 2 tablespoons veracha, or favorite compliant hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 1 " piece of ginger, peeled and minced (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 cloves of garlic, grated or minced
Beef Stir Fry
- 1 pound 85% lean ground beef, I get my ground beef from ButcherBox which I highly recommend!
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 green onions, sliced, whites and greens separated
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- Garnish: sesame seeds and green onions
Instructions
- Heat your cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 chopped yellow onion, the whites of the green onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Break up the beef with a spoon, and cook for 10-15 minutes until cooked through, the onions are soft, and most of the moisture as evaporated.
- While the beef is cooking, make the stir fry sauce. In a mason jar or bowl, combine the bone broth, coconut aminos, veracha (or hot sauce), tapioca starch, ginger + garlic. Stir to combine. Set aside.
- When the beef is cooked through and the onions are soft, add in the chopped bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until it is tender, but still has a crunch.
- Next, stir in the stir fry sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and all the beef is coated.
- Serve warm over cauliflower rice topped with sesame seeds and the greens of the green onions.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for 5 days refrigerated, or frozen up to 6 months.
Notes
This recipe is adapted from Salt and Lavender, thanks for the inspiration Natasha! This post contains affiliate links, thanks for the love!
33 Comments on “Whole30 + Keto Asian Beef Bowls”
Love this recipe. Great flavor and so easy. I prepare it in my wok and cook up the cauliflower rice in a skillet on the stove.
This was so delicious! Super savory and my picky husband loved it too! Thanks Natalie for sharing your gift and make a non-cook feel like she can cook :) Perfect meal for us busy Mommas!
I am so glad even your picky husband liked it too Deena! That is such a win. I love that my recipes have turned out well for you and given you confidence in the kitchen. Thanks for your feedback, it really means a lot to me.
Another amazing recipe! I added extra veggies we had in fridge and it was so delicious. The sauce is next level!
So glad you liked it Elizabeth! Adding in extra veggies is a fantastic idea.
Yummm! So simple and easy to add whatever veggies I have on hand! Thanks!
You are so right, the recipe will work with any veggies you have on hand Sarah. Good to know the recipe was simple for you to make. Thank you so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
This is a weekly family favorite… we love having it on hand for quick meals on the go! It is packed with flavor and only requires one pan!!!
I am so glad my mu shu pork, Asian beef bowls and chicken and green bean stir fry hits the spot when you are craving Chinese food Marissa. So happy it turned out flavorful for you.
I made this for dinner tonight. So quick and delicious! I love a 30 minute meal!
I love to hear that it was quick to make and delicious Asriel!
Oh. My. Gosh. This recipe is better than takeout. I’d tell you what my husband said after taking his first bite but it’s not family friendly. 😝 I’m so impressed with how easy and delicious this recipe is. This will definitely become a staple at my house!
Now I am just trying to imagine what your husband said Sara! LOL! ;) I am so glad you both enjoyed it and will be making it again.
Made this and subbed Chuck steak for the meat and added frozen broccoli. Soooo good!
I love that you subbed chuck steak and added frozen broccoli Samantha. That sounds so delicious! Thanks so much for sharing!
I really had high hopes for this one but it was too sweet for my liking. I need something less sweet and more savory. Very easy to make though.
Hey Diana – bummed that it was too sweet for you. Glad it was easy to make though!
This was so good and so easy to make! I made a double batch and froze half for a busy day next week! Family approved!!
I am so glad you liked my Asian Beef Bowls Lizabeth. I love hearing that it tasted good and was easy to make. So happy to hear your family enjoyed it.
Natalie,
Your recipe comes in clutch again! This was super quick to whip up and super delicious to eat. Everyone says it’s a repeat! Thank you for sharing!
I am so happy you liked my Asian Beef Bowls Julia! I love hearing that it was easy to make and delicious! I am so glad you will be making it again.
This is so addicting! We make it at least once a week!
I am so happy you liked my Asian Beef Bowl Kayla! I love hearing that you make it once a week.
Wow! I really enjoy all of your recipes but this sauce is delicious and so simple. I made some quick pickle radishes to go with it and we had it with brown rice. Stir fry bowls are my favorite dish 💜 this meal made us so happy! I can’t wait to have the left overs today for a low carb day and I’m serving it with raw green cabbage! Sending love!
I am so happy you enjoy my recipes, especially my beef bowls Whitney. I agree the sauce is what makes the dish. I love that you served it first with brown rice and leftovers will be with cabbage! What a creative cook you are! Sounds delicious!
Definitely included the ingredients in my last minute/prequaratine grocery run!
So glad you will be making my Asian beef bowl during your quarantine Cassie! I hope it is comforting and delicious for you. Stay healthy and safe!
This recipe was delicious and very easy to make! The flavors were amazing and a great way to use up ground beef. I will definitely be making this again in the future.
I am so glad you liked my Asian Beef Stephanie! I am so happy it turned out delicious and easy to make. That is music to my ears. That is fantastic that you will be making it again.
This recipe is so easy- perfect for a weeknight meal. The flavors are amazing- I’m adding this to my rotation.
I am so happy you liked my Asian Beef Jillian! I am glad it was flavorful and easy. That is fantastic you will be adding it to your regular recipe rotation.
i was just searching pinterest for an asian ground beef recipe and voila!
love this! so delicious!
I am so happy you liked my Asian Beef Kelsey! Isn’t it great when you are searching for a recipe and try it and it is actually good? Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it.