Description
Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and delightful meal that perfectly balances savory ground beef with crunchy cabbage and vibrant veggies. This dish not only satisfies your cravings but also brings a touch of nostalgia from college days. With its simple preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this comforting stir-fry that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables: slice the cabbage, julienne the carrots, and chop the green onions. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Add cabbage, carrots, and white parts of green onions; toss to combine with beef.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the stir-fry.
- Cook for an additional two minutes until cabbage slightly wilts but remains crunchy. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg