Crispy 3-Ingredient Meat Jun (Egg-free, Grain-Free, Gut-Friendly)

These meat jun's are protein-packed, freezer-friendly, and made with minimal, real-food ingredients — no flour, egg, soy, or confusing ingredients.

Crispy Beef Meat Jun (mini Korean pancakes)

This is an inclusive version of Korean pancakes or “Jun” using juicy 1 lb ground beef, finely minced onion for moisture and texture, and crushed Lovebird Unsweetened Organic Paleo Cereal for a subtle-y crispy coating.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (100% grass-fed & finished preferred)

• ½ cup very finely minced yellow or white onion (about ½ medium onion)

• 1/2 box Lovebird Unsweetened Organic Paleo Cereal

• Optional: 2 teaspoons coconut aminos

• Optional: 1-2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Why ½ Cup Onion?

½ cup finely blitzed onion gives you:

• Moisture

• Tender texture

• Subtle sweetness

• Proper binding without eggs

Finely mince it or blend it — until it’s almost paste-like — so it mixes seamlessly into the beef.

Equipment

• Blender (available @modappliances)

• Cast iron skillet (for oven method option)

  • OR non-tox parchment-lined baking tray

• Air fryer (for alternative method)

Method

Prep the Coating

1. Add Lovebird cereal to your blender.

2. Pulse/blend until it becomes a fine crumb texture (like panko).

3. Pour crumbs into a shallow bowl and set aside.

Make the Beef Mixture

1. In a large bowl, combine:

   • 1 lb ground beef

   • ½ cup blended / very finely minced onion

   • Salt (optional)

   • Coconut aminos (optional)

2. Mix gently until just combined.

3. Form into nugget shapes (about 1–1½ inches wide).

Coat

Roll each nugget in the crushed Lovebird crumbs, pressing lightly so they stick well. Each piece should be generously covered in crumbs.

Baking Methods

Option 1: Cast Iron Skillet (Softest Method)

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Place cast iron skillet in oven for 5–7 minutes to heat.

3. Lightly grease the hot skillet. I use this tallow. (code MUMWITHABUN)

4. Arrange jun’s evenly.

5. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

6. Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crisp.

Internal temp should reach 160°F.

This version tastes like a mandoo (Korean dumpling)! I love scraping off the skillet where you get the beef juice + a chewy mochi-like ball from the cassava ingredient (in the cereal)!

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Option 2: Parchment Paper Tray

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Arrange nuggets evenly spaced.

4. Bake 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

For extra browning, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.

This yields the most crispy juns!

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Option 2: Air Fryer Method

1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.

2. Arrange nuggets in a single layer on a skillet / parchment paper.

3. Air fry for 14 minutes, flipping halfway.

4. Cook until internal temp reaches 160°F and exterior is golden.

Air fryer gives the a crispy exterior texture with a soft interior in the least amount of cook time.

Bon Appetit!

Storage & Meal Prep

• Fridge: Store up to 4 days in a glass airtight container.

• Freezer: Freeze cooked nuggets up to 3 months in a glass airtight container.

• Reheat: Air fry at 350°F for 4 minutes for best texture.

Serving Ideas

• Serve with clean ketchup or

• Kimchi

• Tabasco

Why 100% Grass-Fed Beef Matters

Using 100% grass-fed & finished beef from a trusted farmer:

• Higher in omega-3s

• No grain/soy feed

• No added hormones/antibiotics which accumulate in the animal and enter our own bodies impacting our gut health.

• More nutrient-dense, the way God intended

I get mine from SugarHill Farmstead. If you're on the Hawaiian Islands, they’re offering my community $25 off their 100% grass-fed & finished beef (one time use).

Ingredients Savings Code

Use code MUMWITHABUN25 for $25 off your first order.

Supporting local regenerative farms means better quality meat for your family — and a better future for the planet.

Read more about my experience cow-sharing with SugarHill Farmstead here.