Description
This Easy Asian Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry recipe is a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender ground beef, crunchy cabbage, and savory Asian flavors come together in a satisfying stir-fry that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add aromatics: Cook onion, garlic, and ginger for 2 minutes.
- Stir in vegetables: Add cabbage and carrots, cook until tender-crisp.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine: Pour sauce over the stir fry, cook for a few more minutes.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or cauliflower rice.
- For a lighter version, try ground turkey or chicken.
- Feel free to add extra veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
