Description

This Dairy-Free Ground Beef and Rice Meal Prep is a flavorful, healthy, and easy-to-make recipe perfect for busy weeknights or prepping lunches ahead. It features seasoned ground beef cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and carrots, simmered in a savory coconut aminos-based sauce. Served over riced cauliflower, it’s a nutritious and dairy-free alternative to traditional beef and rice dishes.

Ingredients

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For the Sauce:

3/4 cup coconut aminos
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp fish sauce
1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Beef Mixture:

2 lb ground beef
1 tsp salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1 large red bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 carrots, shredded or finely diced
5 cups riced cauliflower (preferably frozen)

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, sesame oil, onion powder, red pepper flakes, fish sauce, and black pepper. Set aside for later use.
Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and 1 tsp salt. Break beef into smaller pieces as it cooks, stirring occasionally until fully browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
Drain Excess Fat and Add Aromatics: Using a slotted spoon or by carefully tilting the skillet, drain excess fat from the cooked beef. Return skillet to medium-high heat, add minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for about 30 seconds while stirring constantly until fragrant.
Cook Vegetables and Add Sauce: Add diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots to the skillet along with the reserved sauce. Stir well to combine and cook for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble Meal Prep Containers: Evenly distribute riced cauliflower into meal prep containers as a base. Top each with equal portions of the beef and vegetable mixture. Allow containers to cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.

Notes

Using freshly grated ginger adds more aromatic flavor than minced ginger.
Draining excess fat after cooking the beef helps reduce greasiness.
The riced cauliflower provides a low-carb alternative to traditional rice.
This meal prep keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Dairy-Free Meal Prep, Ground Beef Recipe, Healthy Beef and Rice, Low-Carb Beef Bowls, Cauliflower Rice Dinner