Description
A quick, low-carb, and nutritious Chinese-inspired stir fry featuring ground beef, cabbage, and a flavorful Asian-style sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably 90/10 lean)
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon chili paste (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil of choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in shredded cabbage and cook until tender but still crisp.
- Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer for a few minutes until sauce reduces slightly and coats the mixture.
- Serve hot, topped with sliced green onions.
Notes
- Use ground turkey, chicken, tofu, or tempeh for variation.
- Add other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas for more color and crunch.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a reduced sodium version.
- Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles for a more filling dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
