Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry, a quick and delightful dish that captures the essence of a bustling Beijing street market. With tender ground beef, crunchy cabbage, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this stir fry is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrition. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for satisfying family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- Rice or noodles (optional)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic and ginger.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add cabbage, bell peppers, and carrots; sauté until just tender yet crisp (4-5 minutes).
- Drizzle soy sauce over the stir fry; mix well and let cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and toss in chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg