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Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage

Savory Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry in 30 Minutes

This Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe is a quick and comforting meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 pound ground beef 85-90% lean
  • 1 small head green cabbage or Napa cabbage or red cabbage
  • 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced finely
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce substitute with mushroom sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil drizzle at the end of cooking
  • 3 scallions scallions chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • wok or skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preparing all your ingredients: thinly slice a small head of cabbage, mince three cloves of garlic and a tablespoon of fresh ginger, and chop a handful of scallions. Gather your soy sauce and oyster sauce.
  2. In a large wok or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil over medium-high heat. Add in 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Push the browned beef to one side of the skillet and add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Gradually add the sliced cabbage, stirring constantly over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until the cabbage wilts yet retains a crunch.
  5. Pour in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce over the beef and cabbage. Stir well and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until bubbly.
  6. Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Toss to coat and garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. Reheat gently in a skillet to preserve texture.

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