Paleo Vegetable and Meat Stir-Fry
This paleo-friendly vegetable and meat stir-fry is a quick and easy way to get a healthy meal on the table. Made with ground beef or turkey, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and onion, this stir-fry is packed with flavor and nutrients. The coconut oil adds a subtle sweetness to the dish, while the fish sauce or coconut aminos adds a savory umami flavor. Serve this stir-fry over cauliflower rice or your favorite greens for a complete meal.
Stir-fries are a staple of many Asian cuisines, and for good reason. They're quick, easy, and delicious, and they can be made with almost any combination of vegetables, meat, and sauce. This paleo-friendly vegetable and meat stir-fry is a riff on the classic dish, using ground beef or turkey instead of chicken or beef, and omitting the soy sauce in favor of fish sauce or coconut aminos. The result is a healthy and flavorful dish that's sure to please everyone at the table.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound pasture-raised ground beef or turkey
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or coconut aminos
Instructions
  1. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
  3. Add broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and onion to the skillet and sauté until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in cilantro and fish sauce or coconut aminos.
  5. Cook for an additional minute or until heated through.
  6. Serve immediately over cauliflower rice or your favorite greens.
Why It Works
  • The ground beef or turkey cooks quickly and evenly, making this stir-fry a great option for a weeknight meal.
  • The broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and onion add a variety of flavors and textures to the dish.
  • The coconut oil adds a subtle sweetness to the dish, while the fish sauce or coconut aminos adds a savory umami flavor.
  • This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.