Whole30 Korean Beef

Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly flavorful Whole30 Korean Beef recipe! Juicy ground beef is cooked to perfection and coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce made with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and toasted sesame oil—keeping it completely soy-free and Whole30-compliant. Infused with fresh garlic, ginger, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added texture and color, it pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Packed with bold flavors and paleo-friendly ingredients, this Korean-inspired dish will quickly become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.25 cup Coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 3 Green onions, sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and toasted sesame oil, stirring well. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Once the beef is cooked through, reduce the heat to medium and pour the coconut amino mixture over the beef, stirring to coat well.

Step 5

Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, mixing everything thoroughly.

Step 6

Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.

Step 8

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top before serving. Serve hot as a main dish, ideally with steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice for a complete Whole30 meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(619.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1352.2

Total Fat 108.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 2559.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 13.1g
Protein 79.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 98.9mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1319.0mg	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: 70.9%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 6.0%