Chinese Ground Beef Cabbage Stir-Fry (Printable)

Experience a quick, savory stir-fry. Tender beef, crisp cabbage, and rich umami sauce create a perfect low-carb weeknight meal.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small head green cabbage (about 1.5 lb), cored and thinly sliced
03 - 3 green onions, sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 medium carrot, julienned

→ Sauces & Seasonings

07 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
11 - 1 tsp Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
12 - 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp sugar or sweetener of choice

→ Oils

14 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

# How To Make:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha, white pepper, and sweetener in a small bowl until well combined.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
03 - Add garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions to the beef. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add sliced cabbage and carrot. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until cabbage is tender yet still crisp.
05 - Pour sauce mixture over beef and vegetables. Toss thoroughly to coat and cook 1-2 minutes until heated through and sauce slightly reduces. Remove from heat, garnish with green onion tops, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fast and Easy: From prep to plate in only 25 minutes.
  • Diet-Friendly: Naturally low-carb and dairy-free.
  • Flavor-Packed: Features a rich sauce with ginger, garlic, and oyster sauce.
  • Budget-Friendly: Uses affordable ingredients like ground beef and cabbage.
02 -
  • Have all your ingredients chopped and ready before you start cooking, as the stir-fry process moves very quickly.
  • Thinly slice the cabbage to ensure it cooks evenly and absorbs the sauce well.
  • Always check sauce labels if you have specific allergies or dietary restrictions.
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