Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Discover the delightful flavors of Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry, a quick and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a mouthwatering meal featuring tender ground beef and crisp cabbage, all enveloped in a savory sauce that will excite your taste buds. This recipe’s versatility lets you serve it over rice or noodles, or even as a filling for fresh lettuce wraps. It’s a family-friendly favorite that not only delivers on taste but also offers room for personalization by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice level to suit your family’s preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop cabbage, mince garlic and ginger, slice green onions.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and ginger to the skillet; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and cook for an additional 5 minutes until slightly wilted but still crunchy.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Pour over the beef and cabbage mixture; mix well.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot garnished with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg