Description
A nutritious, quick, and flavorful Chinese-inspired ground beef and cabbage stir fry stack with colorful vegetables and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, julienned
2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cabbage, carrots, and kale/spinach. Sauté for 4–5 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and oyster sauce. Add to skillet.
- If using, add cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes to thicken.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve stacked neatly for visual appeal.
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Great for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: "healthy stir fry", "ground beef", "cabbage", "easy dinner"