Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
This Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, and healthy dish combining lean ground beef with fresh cabbage, garlic, and ginger. Enhanced with soy sauce and sesame oil, it’s an easy skillet meal perfect for a weeknight dinner that delivers savory Asian-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger. Thinly slice the green cabbage into strips to ensure even cooking.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer, indicating it is hot enough for cooking.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked through with no pink remaining.
- Sauté Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger into the cooked beef. Continue to sauté for about one minute until the garlic and ginger release their fragrant aroma.
- Add Cabbage: Incorporate the thinly sliced cabbage into the skillet with the beef mixture. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage softens and slightly wilts but still retains some crunch.
- Season with Soy Sauce: Pour in 3 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients and allow the flavors to meld while cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Finish and Garnish: Drizzle 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over the stir fry and stir to incorporate. Remove from heat, then sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top before serving to add freshness and color.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and keep the dish healthy.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to your taste and dietary sodium needs.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- For added texture and flavor, you can include sliced bell peppers or carrots along with the cabbage.
- Serve this stir fry over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Keywords: Chinese ground beef stir fry, cabbage stir fry, quick Asian recipe, healthy beef recipe, easy weeknight dinner
