Soy-Free Korean Beef
Indulge in the bold and savory flavors of Soy-Free Korean Beef—a delicious twist on a classic favorite without the use of soy-based products! This quick and easy recipe replaces traditional soy sauce with coconut aminos, delivering the perfect balance of umami and sweetness while catering to soy-free diets. Featuring tender ground beef caramelized in a rich blend of brown sugar, sesame oil, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this dish is accented with a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan meal is beautifully garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, then served atop a fluffy bed of jasmine rice for a wholesome, satisfying dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights, this soy-free alternative brings all the irresistible flavors of Korean cuisine to your table with none of the compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground beef
- 60 ml Coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 3 Green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 4 servings Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
In a small bowl, mix together the coconut aminos, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef and mix well to combine.
Add the red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sliced green onions.
Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Serve the soy-free Korean beef over a bed of cooked jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.4 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.6 g | 193% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 1434 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.9 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 104.6 g | 209% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1655 mg | 35% | |
*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.
