Description
A quick and healthy Chinese stir-fry featuring ground beef and fresh cabbage, seasoned with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.
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
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash all vegetables, mince the garlic and ginger, and slice the cabbage into thin strips.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook the beef: Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up and cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until aromatic.
- Add the cabbage: Incorporate the sliced cabbage and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Mix in soy sauce: Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce, mix well, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Finish with sesame oil: Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry before serving.
- Garnish: Serve hot, topped with chopped green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding your choice of vegetables like bell peppers or carrots. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: stir-fry, beef, cabbage, quick meal, healthy dinner