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Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry

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This Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, flavor-packed, and nutrient-rich dish that combines lean protein with crisp vegetables in a savory Asian-inspired sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a low-carb lifestyle, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and easily customizable to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef (93% lean or higher)

4 cups shredded green cabbage (about ½ medium head)

1 cup shredded carrots (optional for color & sweetness)

1 small onion, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

Sauce:

2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

1 tsp rice vinegar (optional for brightness)

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

Salt & black pepper to taste

For Cooking & Garnish:

1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (for cooking)

2 green onions, chopped

1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients

    • Shred cabbage thinly so it cooks quickly and evenly.

    • Slice onions into thin strips.

    • Mince garlic and grate ginger.

    • Shred carrots if using.

  2. Brown the Beef

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

    • Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula.

    • Cook 4–5 minutes until browned and no pink remains.

    • Drain excess fat if needed.

  3. Add Aromatics

    • Stir in garlic, ginger, and onion.

    • Cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. Add Vegetables

    • Toss in cabbage and carrots.

    • Stir fry for 4–5 minutes until cabbage is tender-crisp.

  5. Season

    • Add soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.

    • Stir well to coat everything evenly.

  6. Finish & Serve

    • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

    • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

    • Serve hot with rice, quinoa, or on its own for a low-carb meal.

Notes

  • For extra sauce, add ¼ cup beef broth with soy sauce.

  • To make vegetarian, replace ground beef with crumbled tofu or tempeh.

  • Avoid overcooking cabbage to keep it crunchy.

  • Great for meal prep — reheats well for up to 4 days.

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