Fresh Thai flavors combine in Thai Basil Beef and Cauliflower Rice Bowls, a unproblematic, gluten- and grain-complimentary weeknight recipe.

Have y'all guys tried cauliflower rice yet?

I'll admit, it was i of those things I was skeptical to try at beginning. I hateful, how could cauliflower possibly stand in for rice?

I'll tell you though, I'm glad I gave it a try because information technology actually is an amazing alternative to rice. Information technology's perfect if you follow a paleo or grain-free nutrition, or if you're watching your carbs.

I like information technology just because information technology's another way to add veggies to your plate and because it simply tastes and then darn good. I swear. Try it. I call back yous'll like it.

I've been making a version of this Thai Basil Beefiness for years equally a weeknight standby and realized recently that I hadn't yet shared it here. It's one of my favorite ways to use footing, grass-fed beef, and the sugariness-salty-sour flavor combo really can't exist vanquish.

If y'all've followed along with the blog at all, you know I endeavour really hard not to write recipes that contain esoteric or hard to find ingredients, and have washed my all-time to keep this one to the absolute essentials.

You will notice fish sauce on the list, which is generally available at most grocery stores these days. It doesn't add a fishy sense of taste to the final dish, rather it imparts that unmistakable Thai flavor that you just can't get from anything else.

If y'all can't find or don't want to utilise fish sauce, though, gluten-complimentary tamari tin be used in its identify, or even soy sauce in a pinch. The final dish won't gustation quite the same, but it will still be super tasty.

The results of this ane will remind y'all of your favorite Thai takeout, but fresher and a bit lighter with the add-on of the cauliflower rice. I hope you'll requite it a try soon. At present, let's make some Thai Basil Beefiness and Cauliflower Rice Bowls!

RECIPE & KID-FRIENDLY ADAPTATIONS

1 | If you lot don't feel like making the cauliflower rice, substitute cooked chocolate-brown or white rice, or quinoa.

two | Look for fish sauce on the Asian or ethnic foods aisle of your grocery store, near the soy sauce. It adds a very distinctive Thai flavour, merely if you don't want to buy a bottle, use ii-iii tablespoons gluten-free tamari in its place.

iii | If you're feeding resistant eaters, pull aside some of the cooked ground beef prior to adding the fish sauce, honey, lime juice and basil, and serve information technology plainly on the side of the cauliflower rice or regular rice.

4 | Freshly grated carrots do a much better job of soaking up the quick pickling marinade, but if you don't take fourth dimension, pre-crated carrots will likewise work.

THIS RECIPE IS . . .

Naturally Gluten-Gratuitous, Dairy-Free, Nut-Gratuitous, Grain-Costless, and Paleo Friendly

Thai Basil Beef and Cauliflower Rice Bowls

Fresh Thai flavors combine in Thai Basil Beefiness and Cauliflower Rice Bowls, a simple, gluten- and grain-free weeknight recipe.

For the Beefiness

  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
  • 1 pound lean basis beefiness, grass-fed if possible
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, from about 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey
  • three teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 loving cup loosely packed basil

For the Cauliflower Rice

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ane caput medium cauliflower, riced*
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher common salt
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime

For the Quick Pickled Carrots

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, from about 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ii carrots, shredded or grated
  • 2 dark-green onions, thinly sliced
  • Hot sauce, optional

  • Heat 2 teaspoons kokosnoot oil in a big pan over medium estrus. Add the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring frequently until lightly golden brownish.

  • Add the beefiness, stirring to break into chunks. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and just cooked through, nearly five-eight minutes. Turn the estrus to low, and then add 2 tablespoons lime juice, one teaspoon love and the fish sauce, stirring to combine. Plow off the heat, then add together the basil and stir again. Remove from beef mixture from the pan and set aside.

  • To the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon kokosnoot oil over medium estrus. Add the cauliflower, ¼ teaspoon common salt, and lime zest. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender and lightly  browned, almost 5-eight minutes. Turn off the heat, add together ii tablespoons lime juice, and so stir to combine.

  • Meanwhile, make the sauce for the Pickled Carrots by whisking together two tablespoons lime juice, i teaspoon dear, and ¼ teaspoon table salt in a medium basin. Add the carrots and dark-green onions, tossing to combine.

  • To make assemble, divide the cauliflower rice between 4 bowls. Top with the beefiness and Pickled Carrots. Top with hot sauce if you like.

*Make the cauliflower rice by cutting the cauliflower into large pieces. Pulse the pieces in a food processor into very minor pieces, virtually the size of rice. Alternatively, grate the cauliflower using the large holes on a box grater.

If you don't feel similar making the cauliflower rice, substitute cooked brown or white rice, or quinoa.

Look for fish sauce on the Asian or ethnic foods aisle of your grocery shop, near the soy sauce. Information technology adds a very distinctive Thai flavor, but if you don't want to purchase a canteen, utilise 2-iii tablespoons gluten-free tamari in its identify.

If yous're feeding resistant eaters, pull aside some of the cooked ground beef prior to adding the fish sauce, beloved, lime juice and basil, and serve it plain on the side of the cauliflower rice or regular rice.

Freshly grated carrots do a much better job of soaking upwards the quick pickling marinade, but if y'all don't have fourth dimension, pre-crated carrots will too work.

Inspired by Shutterbean Thai Beef with Basil.

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