Description
Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms busy weeknight dinners into a delightful experience. Featuring sizzling ground beef, crunchy cabbage, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this stir-fry is drizzled with savory soy sauce for a taste sensation that will impress even the pickiest eaters. Perfect for family gatherings or unexpected guests, this budget-friendly recipe is both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and ginger, then chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and cabbage; cook until cabbage is slightly wilted but still crunchy (about 3 minutes).
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture; stir well to combine. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute cabbage with bok choy or add bell peppers for extra crunch. For additional flavor, consider using different types of soy sauce or adding red pepper flakes for spice.