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Mongolian Ground Beef

Michelle
This Mongolian ground beef is a flavorful and cost-effective alternative to the classic. It's a healthier soy-free alternative that's paleo, whole30, and AIP friendly.
4.85 from 39 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 166 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper omit for AIP
  • cup coconut aminos
  • ¼ cup broth
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar omit for whole30
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp arrowroot starch
  • 1 thumb ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 green onions sliced into 1" slices

Instructions
 

  • Using a large skillet, brown the ground beef on medium heat, adding salt and pepper. Once the beef is browned, set aside, leaving about 2 tbsp of fat in the pan.
  • In a seperate bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, broth, apple cider vinegar, coconut sugar, and arrowroot starch. Set aside.
  • Using the same pan, bring the heat to low-medium heat and add the garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Pour the sauce into the pan and stir. Allow to heat and thick for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef back to the pan and stir well to coat with the sauce. Add the green onions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
  • Serve fresh over cauliflower rice or with vegetables of your choice.

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Notes

All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 4.9gProtein: 27.3gFat: 3.6gFiber: 0.4g
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