Description
This Chinese-inspired stir fry features savory ground beef, tender cabbage, and aromatic garlic and ginger, all tossed in a rich, umami-packed sauce. A quick and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Push beef to the side and add garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced cabbage and toss to combine. Cook for 3–4 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour sauce over beef and cabbage. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes until cabbage is tender-crisp and sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Swap ground pork or chicken for the beef for variation.
- Add sliced carrots, bell peppers, or bean sprouts for more texture and nutrition.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Add chili garlic sauce for extra heat if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
