Description
This Healthy Chinese Ground Beef Cabbage recipe offers a quick and flavorful stir-fry combining lean ground beef with fresh cabbage and carrots, infused with garlic, ginger, and a savory soy sauce-based dressing. It’s a nutritious, low-fat dish perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
Vegetables
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, chopped
Seasonings & Sauces
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare veggies: Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, julienne the carrots into thin strips, mince the garlic cloves, and grate the fresh ginger to have all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the lean ground beef. Cook while breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the dish light.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the beef and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, releasing their flavors into the meat.
- Cook vegetables: Stir in the chopped cabbage and julienned carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens but still retains a slight crunch.
- Add sauces: Pour in the soy sauce and drizzle the sesame oil over the veggie and beef mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the chopped green onions on top for freshness and color, then serve the dish hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (90% lean or higher) to keep the dish healthy and reduce excess fat.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for more variety.
- Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in a skillet or microwave.
