Celery Free Beef & Zucchini Lettuce Bowl with Coconut Aminos
Crisp butter lettuce cups loaded with savory ground beef, tender zucchini, and sweet carrot — this bowl is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. The sauce comes together with coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar, delivering that deep, slightly tangy umami punch you'd expect from a classic Asian-inspired filling without any of the usual soy-based ingredients. Ginger and garlic bloom right in the pan, and the cumin and red pepper flakes add just enough warmth to keep every bite interesting. Celery is a sneaky ingredient that shows up in a lot of stir-fry blends, pre-made sauces, and seasoning packets, so building this one from scratch with whole, simple ingredients means you stay in full control of what goes into the pan. The butter lettuce leaves act as natural, crunchy vessels that keep things light and fresh, and the finishing drizzle of sesame oil ties the whole dish together beautifully. It's a naturally low-fuss recipe that works just as well for a casual family dinner as it does for meal-prep lunches throughout the week.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium zucchini, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the scallion whites, carrot, and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just softened, about 4–5 minutes.
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