Soy-Free Stir-Fried Vegetables with Ground Meat

This Soy-Free Stir-Fried Vegetables with Ground Meat recipe is a quick, wholesome, and flavorful meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Featuring tender ground beef or chicken, crisp julienned carrots, vibrant broccoli, and more colorful vegetables, this dish is tossed in a savory, soy-free sauce made with coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and a hint of honey or maple syrup for balance. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this stir-fry comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an easy, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly option. Serve it over fluffy white rice or low-carb cauliflower rice for a customizable, satisfying meal packed with protein and nutrients. A drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of green onions add the perfect finishing touch to this versatile crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef or ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons Avocado oil or olive oil
• 2 medium, julienned Carrot
• 1 medium, sliced into half-moons Zucchini
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips Red bell pepper
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 3 stalks, thinly sliced Green onions
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon, grated Fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos (soy-free soy sauce alternative)
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional for finishing)
• 2 cups, for serving Cooked rice or cauliflower rice

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil or olive oil.

Step 2

Add the ground meat to the pan and cook, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the carrot, zucchini, red bell pepper, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry the vegetables for 5–7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.

Step 5

Return the cooked ground meat to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine the coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and honey or maple syrup (if using). Pour this sauce over the meat and vegetables in the skillet.

Step 7

Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the mixture evenly and heat through.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Optionally, drizzle sesame oil for added flavor before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot over cooked rice or cauliflower rice, garnished with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1630.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2222.4

Total Fat 125.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 4335.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 40.5g
Protein 100.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 300.4mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 2507.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.7%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 31.3%