Description
A quick and flavorful Chinese-inspired stir fry with ground beef and cabbage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
- 1/2 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced (or 4 cups shredded)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin for 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, more green onions
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients before starting: slice the cabbage, mince the garlic and ginger, and mix the sauce (soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar) in a small bowl.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the neutral oil, then the ground beef. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onion. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shredded cabbage to the pan. 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 and toss everything together. Cook for 1–2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, toss again, and remove from heat.
- Garnish with the green onion tops and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or low-carb sides.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- For a vegetarian option, replace oyster sauce with hoisin.
- Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes or chili crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chinese stir fry, ground beef, cabbage, quick dinner