Description
This Chinese ground beef and cabbage stir fry is a quick, one-skillet meal packed with savory flavor, tender beef, and crisp cabbage. It’s easy, budget-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for cooking)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
- Optional: red pepper flakes or chili garlic sauce for heat
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage and sauté 3–5 minutes, until just tender but still crisp.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Mix well.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until sauce coats everything evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot over rice and garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use coleslaw mix to save prep time.
- Swap in ground turkey or chicken for variety.
- Add shredded carrots or bell peppers for more veggies.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or skip the rice entirely.
