🍽️ Easy Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Ground Meat Recipes

These easy AIP ground meat recipes are delicious, nourishing, and designed to support digestion and reduce inflammation. They’re perfect for anyone following the Autoimmune Protocol.

🥘 AIP-Friendly Ground Meat Stir-Fry Meal Ideas

For these AIP ground meat recipes, choose your base: ground turkey, beef, lamb, or buffalo. Then pair it with one of the flavor combinations below.

Choose pasture-raised, grass-fed, grass-finished, organic meats whenever possible.

🍳 Sautéing Options for Ground Meat Recipes

🥥 Option 1: Use a Small Amount of Fat

Adds richness and supports absorption of fat-soluble nutrients. Use about 1 to 1½ tsp per pound of meat or per pan of veggies.

• Coconut Oil (Refined)
• Pasture-Raised Beef Tallow
• Duck Fat
• Avocado Oil* (cold-pressed)

Most avocado oil is processed with hexane. Choose cold-pressed, virgin, organic avocado oil.

🍲 Option 2: Broth-Simmered (No Added Fat)

A lighter option that is gentle on digestion and ideal for those on a low-fat protocol or when Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) antibodies are elevated.
To begin with, use ¼ to ½ cup bone broth, meat stock, or vegetable broth to simmer meat and veggies.
Add more as needed to prevent sticking or dryness.

Great for:

• AIP Elimination Phase
• Low-fat protocols
• Liver-support plans

Pro Tip: Broth First, Oil After

Start with broth to cook your ground meat and veggies—especially if you’re following a low-fat or liver-support protocol. Once the food is cooked and plated, finish with a drizzle of oil or fresh herbs to boost flavor and support nutrient absorption.

🫒 Oil Options (Do not heat—add after cooking):

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – rich in polyphenols and supports cardiovascular health
• BodyBio Balance Oil – a clean 4:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 (Use code MROSS for 15% off)

These oils are sensitive to heat and best used raw for maximum health benefit.

🌿 Indian-Inspired AIP Spice Blend

• 1 tbsp ground turmeric
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ tsp ground cardamom

Optional for Reintroduction (Stage 1):

• 1 tsp ground coriander (omit if avoiding seeds)
• 1 tsp ground cumin (technically a seed—introduce with care)

Pure AIP Version: Use turmeric, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom only.

Reintro Tip: Add coriander and cumin only if tolerated.

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
2. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
3. Stir in seasoning, zucchini, carrots or sweet potato, and leafy greens.
4. Cook another 5–7 minutes, until veggies are soft and meat is fully cooked.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a squeeze of lemon or fresh parsley if desired.

Preparation Tip: Serve in a bowl, over cauliflower mash, or in lettuce cups.

🌮 AIP Taco Bowl with Seasoned Ground Beef

• 1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
• 2 tsp coconut oil or avocado oil
• 2 tbsp AIP Taco Seasoning Mix
• ½ cup water
• 1 small zucchini, finely chopped
• ½ cup riced cauliflower or finely chopped mushrooms (optional for bulk + fiber)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Mix well.
3. Add zucchini and optional cauliflower or mushrooms. Simmer uncovered for 5–8 minutes until veggies are tender and mixture thickens slightly.
4. Assemble into bowls with your favorite toppings.