Gut-Healthy Korean BBQ Bowl with Metabolic Balance

⏱️ 45 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Gut-Healthy Korean BBQ Bowl with Metabolic Balance

Nutrition Facts

Calories
420
Protein
32g
Carbs
15g
Fiber
8g

Health Benefits

Gut Health8/10
Anti-Inflammatory9/10
Blood Sugar Control9/10

Ingredients

  • •• 1 lb grass-fed beef strips (higher in omega-3s)
  • •• 2 cups cauliflower rice (low glycemic substitute)
  • •• 1 cup kimchi (fermented for gut health)
  • •• 2 cups mixed greens
  • •• 2 green onions, sliced
  • •• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • •• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • •• 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • •• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • •Sauce:
  • •• 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (replaces soy sauce)
  • •• 1 tablespoon almond butter (for creaminess)
  • •• 1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener (blood sugar friendly)
  • •• 1 tablespoon gochugaru
  • •• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • •• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (gut-friendly)

Instructions

  1. 11. Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl until well combined
  2. 22. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  3. 33. Cook beef strips until browned, about 5-7 minutes
  4. 44. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant, 1 minute
  5. 55. Stir in sauce mixture, simmer 2-3 minutes
  6. 66. Meanwhile, rice cauliflower in food processor
  7. 77. Sauté cauliflower rice in separate pan until tender, 5 minutes
  8. 88. Assemble bowls: cauliflower rice, beef, kimchi, greens
  9. 99. Top with green onions and sesame seeds

Smart Substitutions

White rice→Cauliflower rice

Reduces carb load by 75%, minimizes insulin spike

💡 80% reduction
Sugar→Monk fruit sweetener

Zero glycemic impact, maintains sweetness

💡 No spike
Soy sauce→Coconut aminos

Lower sodium, no soy inflammation triggers

💡 Lower GI