Cabbage Ground Beef Stir-Fry
Cabbage Ground Beef Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender ground beef with crisp cabbage and vibrant vegetables, all tossed in a savory sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a delightful meal that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Chop the cabbage into thin ribbons, julienne the carrots, and dice the bell peppers. Mince the garlic and ginger.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in veggies: Add cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook while stirring frequently until tender yet crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili paste. Pour over the stir-fried mixture and toss well to coat.
- Serve: Transfer to plates or bowls and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg