Gut Friendly Ginger-Scallion Beef Hash Bowl

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

Gut Friendly Ginger-Scallion Beef Hash Bowl

Warm, savory, and deeply satisfying, this hash bowl layers golden sweet potato and seasoned ground beef over a bed of lightly toasted cauliflower rice for a meal that feels indulgent without any of the usual digestive baggage. Fresh ginger and garlic bring bold, aromatic heat, while turmeric adds an earthy depth and a gorgeous golden hue to the whole skillet. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, keeping the flavor rich and umami-forward without the ingredients that can irritate a sensitive gut, and a splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything at the finish. Sweet potato brings natural sweetness and fiber that plays beautifully against the savory beef, and cauliflower rice keeps the base light and easy to digest compared to a traditional grain. The technique here matters — cooking each component separately before combining ensures nothing steams into mush, so every bite has real texture and caramelized edges. Scallion greens, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime at the end lift the whole bowl and make it feel restaurant-worthy with almost no extra effort. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that genuinely makes you look forward to eating well.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the hash

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 lb sweet potato (about 1 large), peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
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4 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
½ tsp ground turmeric
3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste

For the cauliflower rice

1 medium head cauliflower (about 1 ½ lb), cut into florets
1 tbsp coconut oil
¼ tsp fine sea salt

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor in two batches until broken down into rice-sized pieces, about 8–10 pulses per batch. Do not over-process — the pieces should resemble coarse grains, not a paste.
2
Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large saucepan or second skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the riced cauliflower and ¼ tsp salt, spread into an even layer, and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the cauliflower is just tender and any excess moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat, cover to keep warm, and set aside.

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