Description
A quick and tasty stir-fry combining lean ground beef with fresh cabbage, garlic, and ginger, creating a savory comfort meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and slice the cabbage into thin strips.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add Cabbage: Toss in the sliced cabbage and stir well. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Incorporate Sauce: Pour in the soy sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Finish with Sesame Oil: Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
This stir-fry can be customized with other vegetables and can be made ahead of time. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg