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Ground Beef and Cabbage

Savor Ground Beef and Cabbage in Just 30 Minutes

This 30-Minute Ground Beef and Cabbage stir fry is a quick, healthy, and delicious dinner option packed with flavor and nutrition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can be substituted with turkey or tofu
  • 4 cups Cabbage can substitute with napa cabbage
  • 1 cup Carrots can substitute with bell peppers
  • 2 pieces Green Onions sliced thin; chives can be substituted
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; fresh garlic is best
  • 1 inch Ginger grated; can use ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds optional for garnish
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce can swap with tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil can be replaced with olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha or omit for a milder dish
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar can use honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar can substitute with white vinegar or lemon juice
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil grapeseed or vegetable oil preferred
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, brown sugar, and rice vinegar until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  2. Shred cabbage and carrots. Slice green onions, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking oil. Cook ground beef until browned. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Add the shredded cabbage and carrots to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the cabbage wilts.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture, add green onions, and stir for another minute.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and additional sriracha. Pair with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 27gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Drain any excess fat from the cooked beef before adding vegetables for a less greasy stir fry. Enjoy leftovers as a next-day lunch or dinner.

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