Description
A quick and delicious stir fry made with ground beef, cabbage, and a savory sauce. Perfect for weeknights or low-carb meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
1/2 medium head green cabbage, sliced thin
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
Optional: red pepper flakes or chili crisp
Optional garnish: sesame seeds and green onion tops
Instructions
1. Prepare all ingredients and mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and vinegar.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown the beef and drain excess grease.
3. Add garlic, ginger, and white onion parts. Cook briefly until aromatic.
4. Stir in cabbage. Cook 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Pour in sauce. Mix well and cook for 1–2 minutes.
6. Finish with sesame oil and garnish before serving.
Notes
Use tamari and hoisin to make this gluten-free and vegetarian.
Add water or broth for a saucier stir fry.
Coleslaw mix is a quick substitute for shredded cabbage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg