Description
This Easy Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and delicious meal that combines savory ground beef with fresh cabbage and a flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it’s customizable and packed with protein and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Begin by chopping your cabbage, onion, garlic, and ginger. Make sure everything is ready to go before you start cooking.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef: Add the ground beef to the hot pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with your spatula until it’s browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the diced onion, minced garlic, and ginger. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent and the mixture is fragrant.
- Add cabbage: Toss in the chopped cabbage. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but still has a bit of crunch.
- Season: Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring everything together. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Taste and adjust: Give it a taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Feel free to add more soy sauce if you like it saltier!
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Feel free to swap in different vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas based on what you have. The key is to keep it colorful and nutritious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: stir-fry, ground beef, cabbage, quick meal, healthy lunch