Description
This Quick Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry is a fast, savory meal featuring tender cabbage, flavorful beef, and a rich, umami sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, it’s a satisfying one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped cabbage and stir fry for 3–5 minutes until it starts to wilt.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything to coat evenly.
- Continue cooking until cabbage is tender but still crisp, about 5 more minutes.
- Season with black pepper and top with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
- Add shredded carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas for extra color and crunch.
- For extra spice, include chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Pre-shredded cabbage saves time but may cook faster.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
