Sesame Ginger Beef + Zucchini Noodles

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5 from 14 votes

Sesame ginger beef and zucchini noodles is a delicious lower carb lunch option that is perfect for meal prep! Not only is it fast to make, but tastes delicious and only 4 g net carbs.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Chinese

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 381kcal

Author: Denise Bustard

Ingredients

¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce see note 1
1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener see note 2
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 lb ground beef see note 3
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
3 cloves garlic minced
2 medium zucchinis spiralized

Instructions

Prepare the sauce - shake up a simple sauce of low sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar and monk fruit sweetener (or honey). Set aside.
Cook beef - heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 7-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Carefully drain the pan if needed.
Add seasonings and sauce - make a space in the beef and add the sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add the sauce and toss the beef to coat. Cook for 1 minute until evenly coated and remove from heat.
Portion - divide up the beef between four 2-cup capacity storage containers with the spiralized zucchini. If using single compartment storage containers - layer the zucchini noodles on top of the beef to keep them from getting soggy.

Notes

1- low sodium soy sauce can be swapped for Bragg's liquid aminos, coconut aminos or tamari

2 - monk fruit sweeter can bee swapped for 2 tablespoons maple syrup/honey if you are not low carb

3 - may be swapped for ground turkey, ground pork, or mashed tofu

Storage

Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheating

Heat individual portions up in the microwave until steaming hot, or heat the whole batch back up in an uncovered frying pan over medium heat for 5-10 minutes.

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