Description
This Asian Cabbage Ground Beef Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal packed with savory beef, crisp cabbage, and a rich umami sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 1 medium green cabbage, shredded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Prepare all ingredients by chopping, shredding, and mixing the sauce.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and slightly crispy.
4. Push beef aside and sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
5. Mix everything together to combine flavors.
6. Add carrots and stir fry for 2 minutes.
7. Add shredded cabbage and cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
8. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well.
9. Cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
10. Drizzle sesame oil and mix.
11. Adjust seasoning if needed.
12. Let rest for 2–3 minutes.
13. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- Swap cabbage with napa cabbage for a softer texture.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water or soy sauce for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg