Description
This Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The combination of savory ground beef, crunchy vegetables, and a delicious sauce makes this stir fry a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Stir Fry:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small onion, sliced
Vegetables:
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned or shredded
Sauce and Garnish:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, cook ground beef in sesame oil until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add garlic, ginger, and onion; sauté until fragrant and onion softens.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in cabbage and carrot; cook until tender-crisp.
- Make Sauce: Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce; simmer.
- Thicken (Optional): For a thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch slurry; cook until thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, top with green onions and sesame seeds; serve hot.
Notes
- Great served over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
- Use shredded coleslaw mix for a shortcut.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
