Gochujang Beef Mince and Carrot Stir-Fry
Savory 5% fat beef mince tossed with crispy carrot ribbons in a punchy gochujang and tamari sauce over warm jasmine rice. Quick, gluten-free, dairy-free, and high in lean protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover beef and rice separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Measure out 150g jasmine rice
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Measure out 150g jasmine rice
Measure out 150g jasmine rice. In a small pot with a lid, bring rice and 300ml water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and steam undisturbed for 12 minutes until cooked through. Remove from heat and let sit covered.
Look for: cooked through
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Prep the veggies
While the rice cooks, prep the veggies: use a Y-peeler to shave 1 large carrot into thin ribbons. Mince 2 garlic cloves.
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Heat a medium non-stick skillet or wok…
Heat a medium non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 150g 5% fat beef mince and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned and cooked through with no pink remaining
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Stir in the minced garlic and cook…
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add 1 tbsp gochujang paste
Add 1 tbsp gochujang paste, 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari, and 1 tsp sesame oil directly to the beef. Toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until the beef is fully coated and glossy.
Look for: the beef is fully coated and glossy
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Add the carrot ribbons to the pan…
Add the carrot ribbons to the pan and toss for 1 minute just until slightly softened but still crisp.
Look for: slightly softened but still crisp
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Fluff the rice with a fork and…
Fluff the rice with a fork and spoon it into a bowl. Top with the warm gochujang beef and crispy carrot ribbons. Serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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