Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Experience the vibrant flavors of this Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry, a quick and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender ground beef melds with crisp cabbage, aromatic garlic, and ginger, all enhanced by a splash of soy sauce and sesame oil. This colorful stir-fry is not only a feast for the eyes but also a satisfying meal that you can customize to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: chop cabbage and mince garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in chopped cabbage and sauté until wilted yet crunchy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in soy sauce and optional red pepper flakes; mix well.
- Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and sprinkle with green onions before serving hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg