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Saucy Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli “Rice” Bowls

by Lindsay Cotter · 03/10/2017

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★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews

Paleo Mongolian Beef  Broccoli “Rice” bowls are easy to make in just 30 minutes! Light, and full of garlic and ginger flavors! An Asian inspired homemade take out recipe for you and your family to enjoy.  Gluten free, too.

These Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli "Rice" Bowls are quick to make, light, and full of garlic and ginger flavors! A Healthy Asian homemade takeout recipe!

Who’s feeling the Friday stay at home night vibes? Who’s feeling… saucy? As in, don’t mess me with me and my takeout night. Cheeky, sassy, craving all things Asian! Anyone? Bueller? Ahhh yes, me me me!! I’m that girl. Friday night, PJ”s, glass of wine, homemade takeout (um, in the form of these Paleo Mongolian Beef Rice bowls, duh!), and a movie on the couch. Cute kiwi (husband) by my side. Lame? Nah, just what we do to recover from a crazy week. ZONE OUT!

These Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli "Rice" Bowls are quick to make, light, and full of garlic and ginger flavors! A Healthy Asian homemade takeout recipe!

But can I let you in on a little secret? Well, two secrets. One, this dish was totally created with just leftover veggie and meat I had on hand. I titled it saucy because, like I mentioned above, I’m feeling saucy. But also, the homemade sauce on this paleo Mongolian Beef is pretty much unreal. Savory and sweet and TO DIE FOR! Ya’ll, coconut sugar makes it even richer!! What’s up with the broccoli? Well, I “riced” it. Because that’s what I do. Stretch the heck out of veggie ingredients to make them SHINE. Plus I always wanted to “rice” broccoli just like cauliflower. Yes, I am calling it paleo, or paleoish really.  Because that’s also WHAT I DO. Try to DEFINE food so that people with food allergies can make it with ease. Also because we all need more QUICK simple wholesome recipes, yes?  That’s my mission here folks. You know this. Or at least you do now.

Second secret. I’ve got one more little meal plan post to do on Monday, then I’m taking a staycation. Meaning, I need Spring clean and organize our life. Like whoa! I haven’t even unpacked all our stuff since the January move. Sadness. Oh and I’m going to finish taxes. Yes, pat myself on the back for that. We are also going to take a weekend trip to Moab. Hiking and exploring. We’ve had a couple snowmagedden months stuck inside. We NEED OUT! We also need time to not work. Not think about work. Not stress. Not plan. You know what I’m saying? Big scary projects are on the horizon, but before we dive deep into them, I think it’s important to rest and digest the present. As you can see, I’m trying to take my own advice here. Slap my hand if I don’t. Mmm k?

Speaking of present… let’s get back these Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli “Rice” Bowls. These are the ultimate IRON BOOSTING bowls. Packed with protein, fiber, flank steak meat, and vitamin C rich broccoli rice.

These Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli "Rice" Bowls are quick to make, light, and full of garlic and ginger flavors! A Healthy Asian homemade takeout recipe!

These Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli "Rice" Bowls are quick to make, light, and full of garlic and ginger flavors! A Healthy Asian homemade takeout recipe!

The broccoli rice let’s soaks up all the flavors of the sauce to create one magical light Asian inspired meal!  For reals. Plus it takes oh.. maybe 40 minutes to make? Good for leftovers and then some.


These Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli "Rice" bowls recipes are easy to make in just 30 minutes, light, and full of garlic and ginger flavors! A SAUCY Asian inspired homemade take out dish for you and your family to enjoy! Gluten free and veggie packed.

These Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli "Rice" Bowls are quick to make, light, and full of garlic and ginger flavors! A Healthy Asian homemade takeout recipe!

Here’s what you need to make your Mongolian Beef Broccoli “Rice” Bowls.

Sorry, I have a current obsession with listing ingredients. Go with it. 

  • Flank steak or beef strips (vegan, you can totally try tempeh!)
  • Scallion
  • Coconut palm sugar (raw sugar or brown sugar are fine if needed)
  • Broccoli
  • Red pepper flakes and sesame seeds
  • Potato starch or arrowroot starch (non paleo can use corn starch). I do not recommend Tapioca starch. It gets all jelly- like. Lesson learned there. WHOOPS!
  • Sesame or avocado oil
  • Ginger and Garlic
  • Tamari (Love the low sodium from San-j)
  • Broth or water
  • And of course optional Coriander and Asian/Thai red pepper to SPICE it up.

These Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli "Rice" Bowls are quick to make, light, and full of garlic and ginger flavors! A Healthy Asian homemade takeout recipe!

Ready, set, let’s rock and roll this power bowl! You’re gonna love this quick Paleo Mongolian Beef recipe.

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Paleo Mongolian Beef Riced Broccoli Bowls


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5 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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These Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli “Rice” bowls are quick to make, light, and full of flavor! Riced broccoli keeps this dinner paleo and gluten free.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb beef sirloin (sliced thin, 1/4 to 1/3 in thick or buy already cut into strips)
  • 1 tsp oil (avocado or sesame oil)
  • 1 tsp arrowroot starch or potato starch (you can use cornstarch if you are not paleo)
  • 1/4 c more starch for coating before frying meat

For the Mongolian Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp avocado or sesame oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/4 c coconut sugar
  • 1/4 c gluten free tamari soy sauce
  • 1/3 beef broth or veggie broth
  • Extra oil, as needed, for combining meat and sauce in pan

Remaining Ingredients to go in the bowls:

  • 1 head broccoli. equals 3-4 c riced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • Sesame seeds (you can also add Optional chopped cashews for the broccoli rice)
  • Fresh chopped cilantro to garnish

Instructions

  1. First prepare all your veggies. Slice your scallions and thai peppers (if you are following spicy version see notes). Mince garlic/ginger. Keep them close by. Slice meat into thin strips.
  2. Toss your meat in 1 tsp oil and 1 tsp starch. Place meat in a bowl or ziplock bag and marinade in fridge for 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.

To Make Sauce:

  1. In a small saucepan, add your 1 tbsp oil, garlic, and grated ginger. Stir fry until fragrant. If you are following spicy version, add 1 sliced thai red pepper while frying.
  2. Whisk together your 1/4 cup gluten free tamari soy sauce (I use san-j brand), broth, and coconut sugar. Add to sauce pan. Bring to a boil then reduce and simmer on low until thickened. Around 10 minutes or so.
  3. Heat a large skillet pan with 1/3 c oil. Lightly coat beef strips in extra 1/4 c starch, then place in pan to fry/sear. Fry in oil for about 1 minute each side. Browning the steak strips.
  4. Reduce heat then drain oil from pan or use slotted spoon to drain.
  5. Add your Mongolian beef sauce and cook with meat 1 min. Coating the beef evenly. Then set aside while you make the broccoli rice.

For Broccoli Rice:

  1. Cut your broccoli head into 3 to 4 parts. Place each into blender or food processor until all is “riced” texture.
  2. Place in a large microwave safe bowl. Add 1 tbsp broth or water. Salt/pepper to taste.
  3. Lightly steam in microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute. (feel free to do this on stove if you don’t have microwave)
  4. Add garlic powder and chopped cashew to broccoli rice if desired.

To Assemble Bowls:

  1. Add 1/2 cup or more broccoli rice to bowls. Then place beef and sauce on top.
  2. Sliced scallion and red pepper flakes to top!
  3. Sesame seeds and optional coriander to garnish each bowl.

Notes

  • If you want it extra spicy, add 1 sliced red thai pepper to your sauce or to beef when frying.
  • Works great with coconut palm sugar or raw turbinado sugar.
  • Honey will work in place of coconut sugar, but the beef will be more sticky.
  • Nutrition shown is per bowl, with oil drained.
  • *Use Reduced Sodium Gluten Free Tamari Sauce to Reduce Sodium by Half*
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: main, dinner

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 309
  • Sugar: 14.7g
  • Sodium: 1095mg
  • Fat: 11.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 24.1g
  • Fiber: 4.5g
  • Protein: 30.1g
  • Cholesterol: 76mg

Keywords: Mongolian beef, broccoli rice, gluten free Asian dinner, paleo Asian dinner

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See, you want to cuddle up with this bowl now, right? Oh yea! DO IT!


These Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli "Rice" Bowls are quick to make, light, and full of garlic and ginger flavors! A Healthy Asian homemade takeout recipe!

 

[Tweet ” For Quick Homemade Takeout, try these #Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli “Rice” bowls! #glutenfree”]

What’s your favorite homemade takeout meal?  Come on… get saucy! 

Happy weekend and I hope you can sit back and relax tonight with a movie and takeout. Life’s little pleasures!

😉

Cheers!

 

These Paleo Mongolian Beef Broccoli "Rice" bowls recipes are easy to make in just 30 to 40 minutes, light, and full of garlic and ginger flavors! A SAUCY Asian inspired homemade take out dish for you and your family to enjoy! Gluten free and veggie packed. www.cottercrunch.com

 

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Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. Danielle says

    02/16/2021 at 3:47 PM

    This is AMAZING! Entire family devoured it and it’s been one of the most requested recipes since!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      02/16/2021 at 5:19 PM

      So glad! Thanks for feedback Danielle.

      Reply
  2. Lauren Meckstroth says

    09/01/2017 at 3:31 PM

    This recipe was AMAZING. I used cauliflower instead of broccoli, just so the laziness factor – it came riced. I’ve made two of your recipes so far, and they’ve both been to die for. So happy I found your blog and will be coming back often!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      09/01/2017 at 6:52 PM

      Oh wonderful! So glad Lauren! And yes, I’ve totally done the quick version with pre-riced cauliflower ???

      Reply
  3. jen says

    06/26/2017 at 6:48 AM

    i missed this recipe when you first posted, can’t wait to make it.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      06/27/2017 at 12:05 PM

      Girl!! You’d love this one! So Saucy haha

      Reply
  4. cc says

    04/04/2017 at 6:45 AM

    test

    Reply
  5. Kelly says

    04/04/2017 at 5:22 AM

    Thanks so much for posting this recipe, I’m pinning it to my “what to make next.” ?Can you tell me which Thai red pepper you use and do you have a link?

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      04/04/2017 at 7:30 AM

      I used thai bird’s eye red peppers. But you can use any hot pepper really. Here’s a good forum about where to find them. Let me know if that helps kelly! https://food52.com/hotline/4234-thai-red-chilli-peppers-anyone-else-having-a-heck-of-a-time-finding-them-they-re-definately-not-at

      Reply
  6. Abby @BackatSquareZero says

    03/16/2017 at 8:34 PM

    These look so freaking amazing!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/16/2017 at 10:36 PM

      you would love this ABby!

      Reply
  7. Kristy from Southern In Law says

    03/13/2017 at 6:10 PM

    Broccoli rice is such a clever idea! This looks so so delicious!

    Reply
  8. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    03/13/2017 at 12:44 PM

    Vegas would eat Asian every meal. For real. I need to get some tamari because soy really jacks with her stomach. Not that that stops her… *eye roll*

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/13/2017 at 10:29 PM

      tamari is more Unami. I LOOOOVE IT!

      Reply
  9. Emily says

    03/11/2017 at 9:45 AM

    I LOVE Friday nights at home; they are such a wonderful end cap to the week. And I’ve never heard of riced broccoli before now; it’s such a pretty bed for the beef. We love saucy beef at our house on rice.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/11/2017 at 5:12 PM

      me too!! so fun to just relax in pj’s lOL!

      Reply
  10. Blair says

    03/10/2017 at 7:36 PM

    I’m a big fan of quiet Friday nights at home too. Better yet if it includes take out! Your healthier Mongolian Beef looks like saucy perfection! Have a great weekend, Lindsay!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/11/2017 at 9:15 AM

      Yes, quiet and cozy and saucy. LOL! WOO!

      Reply
  11. Emily @ Robust Recipes says

    03/10/2017 at 12:04 PM

    YUMMM! This sounds delicious! I NEED to try the cauliflower rice! What a fun idea! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/10/2017 at 1:55 PM

      thanks Emily! let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  12. Platter Talk says

    03/10/2017 at 11:29 AM

    We’ve really been on the “bowl meal” band wagon. I think I’m going to like the broccoli rice a LOT! Great recipe, too.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/11/2017 at 9:16 AM

      yea! it’s been fun to make! keep me posted on if you try it!

      Reply
  13. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says

    03/10/2017 at 10:51 AM

    I am going gaga over these photos! The broccoli rice sounds intriguing! I’ve only ever had cauliflower rice, but this is a curious and colorful addition to a bowl! Brilliant!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/11/2017 at 5:07 PM

      oh you gotta try the broccoli then Tina!

      Reply
  14. Angela says

    03/10/2017 at 10:26 AM

    This looks delicious, I had cauliflower for the first time a few days ago. Broccoli sounds like a tasty alternative.

    I love the photos on this.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      03/17/2017 at 7:06 AM

      Oh it is! Hope you’ll give it a try too! Thanks Angela!

      Reply
  15. Erren says

    03/10/2017 at 9:46 AM

    This looks super healthy and packed with flavour, I wouldn’t mind a bowl right now!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/11/2017 at 5:13 PM

      I’ll try to reach through the screen and serve you .hehe!

      Reply
  16. Kim @ Three Olives Branch says

    03/10/2017 at 9:21 AM

    This looks so amazing! Lover of saucy food here, and I will definitely be trying this. Yum!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/11/2017 at 5:13 PM

      Keep me posted Kim!

      Reply
  17. Julia Mueller says

    03/10/2017 at 8:55 AM

    Hey, that sounds like the perfect Friday evening to me! Broccoli rice is always a favorite in my household and that saucy beef is making me drool! Definitely the perfect healthy takeout fakeout on a chill Friday eve!

    Reply
  18. Carrie this fit chick says

    03/10/2017 at 8:51 AM

    YES! I am a new fan of riced broccoli- I usually go the lazy route and buy it pre riced, but broccoli and beef is a perfect match!

    Reply
  19. Jennifer says

    03/10/2017 at 7:45 AM

    I need to do this! And the beef . . mmmm

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/10/2017 at 8:58 AM

      totally thought of you! BEEFY!

      Reply
  20. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    03/10/2017 at 6:24 AM

    I need to rice broccoli–usually I”m so focused on my cauli rice! THis weekend I have to relax… doctors orders.
    Oh and I fell asleep at 8 last night.

    Reply
  21. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    03/10/2017 at 6:06 AM

    I riced broccoli for “fun” the other day. Loved it and I’m a alll about staying in on a Friday night. Man I really need a life!

    Reply

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