Description
A quick and cozy stir fry that combines lean ground beef with crisp-tender cabbage, flavored with garlic and a simple sauce for a nutritious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 1 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or neutral oil)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional; adds depth)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional, for heat)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prep first: thinly slice the cabbage and onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- Mix the sauce: whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and let it shimmer.
- Add the ground beef in an even layer. Let it sear for 2–3 minutes without moving, then break it up and cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Push beef to the side, add the remaining oil, then sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 1–2 minutes until aromatic.
- Add the sliced cabbage and toss to combine. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage is crisp-tender.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and cabbage. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the mixture.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in sliced green onions and drizzle sesame oil if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use lean ground beef to reduce grease. For lower sodium, opt for low-sodium soy sauce and less oyster sauce. Ensure that the cabbage is sliced thin for optimal cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg