Description
Ground Beef Cabbage Stir Fry is the ultimate quick dinner recipe, combining savory ground beef, crisp cabbage, and a flavorful stir fry sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights and offers a healthy, satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
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For the Stir Fry:
- 1 lb ground beef (you can also use ground turkey or chicken if you prefer)
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thinly
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (you can use green or napa cabbage)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional but adds great flavor)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for flavor and depth)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (to balance the acidity)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish (Optional):
- Green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds, toasted (optional, for added texture)
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic and ginger are fragrant.
- Add the cabbage: Stir in the shredded cabbage and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until it starts to soften but still retains some crunch. Stir occasionally to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Combine and cook: Pour the sauce over the beef and cabbage mixture. Stir everything together, making sure the sauce coats the beef and vegetables evenly. Let the stir fry cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the stir fry and adjust the seasoning with more soy sauce or a pinch of salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Serve the stir fry hot, garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the cabbage: The cabbage should be tender but still have a bit of crunch. Stir-fry it for just a few minutes until it softens but doesn’t wilt completely.
- Use lean ground beef: Opt for lean ground beef (like 90% lean) to avoid excess grease in the stir fry. If you’re using fattier beef, make sure to drain the fat before continuing with the recipe.
- Adjust the sauce to taste: Depending on your preference, you can make the stir fry spicier by adding more red pepper flakes, or you can make it sweeter by increasing the sugar or adding a touch of honey.
- Don’t skip the sesame oil: Sesame oil adds a distinctive flavor to this stir fry. If you don’t have it on hand, you can use vegetable oil, but the flavor won’t be the same.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Stir Fry
- Method: Stir-fried
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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