Description
A quick and flavorful Chinese-style ground beef and cabbage stir-fry featuring tender ground beef, crunchy cabbage, and aromatic garlic and ginger, all brought together with savory soy sauce and a hint of sesame oil. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger. Thinly slice the green cabbage into strips to ensure they cook quickly and evenly.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until it shimmers, indicating it’s hot enough for cooking.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it is browned and fully cooked through, breaking apart any clumps.
- Sauté Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger with the cooked beef. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add Cabbage: Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently until the cabbage softens slightly but retains some crunch.
- Add Soy Sauce: Pour in 3 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce and mix well to coat all the ingredients. Let it cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Finish and Garnish: Drizzle the stir-fry with 1 teaspoon sesame oil for a nutty aroma and flavor. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and keep the dish light.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or diced fresh chili with the garlic and ginger.
- Ensure the cabbage is thinly sliced to cook evenly and quickly.
- Low-sodium soy sauce helps to control the sodium intake while still offering rich flavor.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to make a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chinese ground beef stir-fry, cabbage stir-fry, easy beef recipes, quick Chinese dinner, healthy stir-fry, low sodium recipes, sesame oil stir-fry
