Paleo Korean Ground Beef (Low Carb)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

Heat sesame oil or olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add soy sauce (or coconut aminos) and stevia drops, stirring to combine.

Mix in blackstrap molasses (if using) and crushed red pepper, adjusting for spice preference.

Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions.

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