Paleo Green Pepper Steak over Fried Cauliflower Rice

Name: Paleo Green Pepper Steak over Fried Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1lb round steak, fat trimmed; ¼ cup coconut aminos; 1 garlic clove, diced; 1 ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger or ½ tsp ground ginger; ¼ cup olive oil or coconut oil; 1 green pepper, cut in to 1” chunks; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; ¼ cup sliced green onions; 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder; ¾ cup water; 1 cup thinly sliced baby carrots; 3 cups cauliflower rice; ½ small onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, diced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 scrambled eggs; 4 tablespoons coconut aminos; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon sesame oil

10 Jan

Mmm mmm mmm what’s hearty, healthy, and the ultimate comfort food? This paleo green pepper steak over fried cauliflower rice. It’s an absolute dinner HIT around here and most definitely husband approved.

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I found this recipe in my mom’s old recipe box (back in the caveman days when recipes were hand-written on index cards). It was far from healthy, but based on the frayed, bent edges of the card, I knew it would be a winner. You know what else is a winner? VHS tapes. Yeah, my parents still have those too.

Little Mermaid was my girl crush for like ten years. Remember when the VHS player would eat the tape and you would have to delicately flip up that top piece, flatten out the film, and manually roll it back? Talk about giving a six-year-old a heart attack. “NOT ARIEL!!!! NOOOOOO!!!!!”

The same disheartening sentiments are felt when I find an Asian-inspired meal that’s loaded with sodium-laced soy sauce and tons of brown sugar. “Sodium and sugar?! NOOOOO!!!”

I had to reinvent my momma’s green pepper steak into a healthier version. This seriously tastes like it should be a naughty take-out meal, but it’s not. MIND BLOWN! Oh and it makes killer leftovers too.

Paleo Green Pepper Steak over Fried Cauliflower Rice

Simple, healthy ingredients make a complex, flavorful dinner that just so happens to be paleo and Whole30 compliant too. And this paleo green pepper steak over fried cauliflower rice is easy peasy. Just chop, chop, chop away and throw it all into the fridge until you are ready to fire up the stovetop and create a dinner that is guaranteed to please.

I used arrowroot powder as a thickening agent for the sauce buuuut if you don’t have arrowroot powder on hand, you can use the same ratio of cornstarch to get the thick sauce consistency. This paleo green pepper steak speaks to my belly over a big helping of fried cauliflower rice. It’s BOMB, but just in case cauli rice isn’t your gig, brown rice or quinoa will work too. The garnished sesame seeds are a nice touch, just like sprinkles on a cupcake!

To start, cut the round steak across the grain into thin strips about 1/4” thick. Combine the coconut aminos, garlic, and ginger then pour over the beef, either in a large bowl or sealable bag. Set the meat aside for a few minutes to soak up the marinade while you chop the vegetables.

Add oil to a large pan or wok and heat on high. Add the beef and marinade, tossing until the meat starts to brown. Turn heat down to low, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Then add those veggies and BOOM. Dinner perfection.

Wait, we forgot about the fried cauliflower rice. It’s a must. A must must.

Time Saver Tip

To save on time making this paleo green pepper steak over fried cauliflower rice, you can cheat a bit with some prep beforehand. Slice peppers, celery, and green onion beforehand, and throw together in an airtight container. Dice the garlic clove, grate the ginger and store. Cut steak into thin slices and store separately. Refrigerate until needed. Want to make the cauliflower rice beforehand? No problem! Simply reheat when ready to serve.