Spicy Keto Korean Beef Bowls

Low-carb, high-fat, and bursting with umami heat! Ready in 20 minutes.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes


Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 for optimal fat)
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos (or tamari for soy-free)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener)
  • 2 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
  • Optional Toppings:
    • Sautéed cauliflower rice
    • Kimchi (sugar-free)
    • Sliced scallions
    • Toasted sesame seeds
    • Sliced avocado

Instructions

  1. Make the Sauce:
    Whisk coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, erythritol, gochugaru, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce (if using) in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Beef:
    Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break apart with a spatula. Cook until browned (5-6 minutes). Drain excess fat if desired.
  3. Simmer:
    Reduce heat to medium. Pour sauce over beef and stir. Simmer 3-4 minutes until glossy and thickened.
  4. Prepare Toppings:
    While beef simmers, sauté cauliflower rice in sesame oil (5 minutes) or prepare other desired toppings.
  5. Assemble Bowls:
    Divide cauliflower rice among bowls. Top with beef, kimchi, avocado, and scallions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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