Description
This Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious meal featuring lean beef, crisp cabbage, and a savory sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce for a vegetarian option)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable oil)
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or chili crisp
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, additional green onions
Instructions
- Prep all the ingredients: slice the cabbage, julienne the carrot, mince the garlic and ginger, and mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat the neutral oil and add the ground beef. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cabbage and carrot. Toss with the beef and cook for 3–5 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still crisp.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the pan, toss everything together, and cook for another 1–2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat, drizzle sesame oil over the stir fry, and give a final toss.
- Garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute coleslaw mix for fresh cabbage for convenience.
- Can be served over rice, cauliflower rice, or in lettuce wraps.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
