Spicy Beef Noodles

Spicy Beef Noodles is a flavorful Paleo Korean dish featuring tender beef and vibrant vegetables tossed in a spicy sauce, all served over zucchini noodles for a healthy twist. This dish is packed with bold flavors and satisfying textures, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Ground beef - 300 grams (preferably grass-fed)
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Green onion - 2, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Coconut aminos - 4 tablespoons
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced red bell pepper and julienned carrot to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut aminos, gochujang, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
6. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetable mixture, stirring well to coat everything evenly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until the noodles are heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables, promoting overall health.

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