Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry

Savory Chinese-Style Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef

1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced

1 medium carrot, julienned

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness)

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

2 green onions, chopped

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Add garlic and ginger to the skillet, stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

Toss in the cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce if using. Mix well to coat all ingredients.

Season with crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 4 servings