15-minute KETO Asian Beef Bowl (Paleo, Whole30)

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Whenever I make Asian food I get compliments from my family. This Keto, Whole30, Paleo & GAPS Asian Beef Bowl will be met with enthusiasm by your eaters too. But best of all: 15 minutes! That’s the power of the bowl, filled with something good: Asian flavors, clean ingredients, satisfying all round! Plus, super low carb — with just 3 grams net carbs per serving!

For the AIP diet, look for the AIP notes within the recipe.

(You’ll also love my 15-minute Keto Greek Bowl here.)

Keto, Whole30, GAPS, Paleo Asian Beef Bowl

What about you? Are you looking for a great 15-minute dinner? Do you enjoy bowls and beef bowls like we do? For me, eating a savory dinner from a bowl, preferably with a spoon, is ideal at the end of the day. I’m tired often (with lots of carpooling kids!), and I just want to snuggle in. As far as cooking, we usually do simple gourmet: whole foods, prepared beautifully but easily. This fits the bill.

And it’s nourishing. I know my family’s going to get great protein and good fiber.

Carbs in Keto Asian Beef Bowl

Only 3 grams net carbs in this Keto Asian Beef Bowl!!

If you’re Whole30, GAPS or Paleo and need more carbs, it’s easy to add toasted sesame oil roasted carrots, a sweet potato (Whole30/Paleo) or winter squash (GAPS) on the side. Or serve on white Jasmine rice for gluten-free.

Whole30 friends, there is one variation in this recipe for you: no stevia, which I use for a little sweetness. The dish tastes great without, so just a heads up.

Why eat your Keto Asian Beef Bowl with chopsticks 😉 

If you need COOL chopsticks for yourself or a gift, check out these! They’ll last and last. (Don’t know how to use chopsticks?! Don’t miss out on this life-pleasure! 🙂 Here’s a lovely video showing you how! And here’s another fun one.)

Slow down the minutes while you eat your bowl

I’m all for fast prep when it comes to cooking.

But once you have this dish made, and the bowl is cradled in your hands, remember to be in parasympathetic mode: that means to rest while you eat. Our body heals itself when we rest. It nourishes and digests when we rest, puts its energy into renewal.

Take a deep breath. Don’t talk about anything stressful. 🙂 And really smell, then taste each bite. 🙂 

In that spirit, here’s a Chinese proverb I like:

Enjoy yourself. It’s later than you think.

And:

Beneath these green mountains where spring rules the year, the ​irbarbutus and loquat in season appear, And feasting on lychee – 300 a day, I shouldn’t mind staying eternally here. (Su Shih, Chinese poet)

Enjoy your bowl of goodness!

How to store and reheat leftovers of Keto Asian Beef Bowl

Leftover Asian Beef keeps in the fridge, well wrapped, for 5 days.

You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Just cover and seal in storage container. Place a piece of parchment paper directly on the meat to reduce exposure to air. To defrost, place dish in the fridge overnight.

Because Keto Asian Beef is a ground meat dish, it is easy to reheat in a pan on the stove. It already has plenty of fat in it, so just stir over low heat until it’s heated through, then serve on top of fresh or reheated cauli rice. Or top salad greens with leftover meat for a nice lunch or light dinner.

Double the recipe

Yes, you can! This recipe can easily be increased to serve more people or to create good leftovers.

Simply double the recipe … except: don’t double the sesame oil. You’ll still only need 1/4 cup fat.

What to eat with 15-minute KETO Asian Beef Bowl

You can make a few variations of this recipe if you want more veggies or sides.

The recipe starts with sautéing the greens of green onions. You can easily add to this: diced zucchini or celery.

When the meat is halfway done cooking, you can add chopped asparagus or young green beans. Or serve with a side of braised greens and garlic. It’s really easy to add an extra veggie on the side (or stirred in).

Also, feel free to serve with probiotic veggies like kimchi or sauerkraut on the side. All of these choices are fast, so this meal’s still quick!

Print Recipe

5 from 15 votes

15-minute KETO Asian Beef Bowl {Paleo, GAPS, Whole30}

Serve as a quick lunch or dinner any night of the week.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: DInner, lunch

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: asian, beef bowl, keto, paleo, whole30

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 426kcal

Author: Megan

Cost: $6

Equipment

• large pan

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or pork (full fat)
• 1 bunch greens of green onions , chopped (reserve some for garnish)
• ¼ cup sesame oil , toasted, or preferred traditional fat (lard, avocado oil, coconut oil, bacon fat for AIP)
• ¼ cup fresh ginger , minced or grated
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce , real fermented (see Recipe Notes) OR for Paleo, GAPS, Whole30, AIP - ¼ cup coconut amino acids
• 5 cloves garlic minced or crushed
• 1/16 teaspoon powdered stevia , (omit for Whole30) or to taste, brands vary considerably; or use 15-20 drops of liquid stevia, to taste; or sub 2 Tablespoons honey for AIP and GAPS
• sesame seeds and prepared cauliflower rice, for serving (omit for AIP)

Instructions

• In large cast iron skillet or wok, cook green onions in sesame oil over medium-high heat until they begin to soften and brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add beef and, with metal/wooden spatula, break up into smaller pieces continually, cooking until the outside is no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
• Add soy sauce or coconut amino acids, ginger, garlic and stevia. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes, stirring in the new ingredients.
• Serve on top of hot, cooked cauli rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions' greens or fresh cilantro/chives etc.

Notes

Find traditionally fermented Soy Sauce HERE.

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2.6mg

Do you grow any fresh herbs? Top this delicious, easy dinner with fresh herbs from your garden or the market.

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Looking for more great, easy Asian dinners? Try these:

• Instant Pot Chinese Beef Short Ribs 
• Chinese Chicken and Mushroom Stew
• Paleo Asian Meatballs Sheet Pan Dinner
• Low-FODMAP Beef Curry
• Bun Bo Hue (Vietnamese beef noodle soup)
• Tom Kha Gai (Thai Chicken Soup)