Description
Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry brings weeknight dinner dreams to life with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Grab your wok and toss together this speedy, satisfying meal that’ll have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 cups cabbage, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- Green onions, chopped
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large pan at 375°F, ensuring your cooking surface is evenly hot.
- Add the entire 1 lb ground beef to the pan, breaking the meat into small crumbles while cooking for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon minced ginger, stirring continuously for 45-60 seconds until your kitchen fills with a fragrant aroma.
- Toss in 4 cups shredded cabbage, stirring frequently and cooking for exactly 4 minutes until the cabbage starts to soften but remains slightly crisp.
- Pour 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, and 1 teaspoon chili paste over the mixture, coating everything thoroughly.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons sugar into the pan and stir for another 2-3 minutes to caramelize and blend the flavors.
- Taste the dish and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Scatter chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds across the top for a fresh, crunchy finish.
- Transfer your stir fry directly to serving plates, ready to enjoy hot and straight from the pan.
Notes
- Switch to lean ground beef for a healthier version that still keeps all the delicious flavor.
- Tamari works great as a gluten-free substitute for traditional soy sauce in this recipe.
- For extra crunch, toss in some sliced bell peppers or water chestnuts during the cabbage cooking stage.
- When cooking ground beef, ensure you break it into small crumbles for the best texture and even seasoning distribution.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg