Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry
If you’re in search of a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, look no further than this Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry. This dish combines hearty lean ground beef with crunchy green cabbage, all tossed in a savory sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy evenings or casual gatherings. The recipe is incredibly versatile; serve it over rice or noodles, or wrap it in lettuce for a fresh twist. Packed with nutritious ingredients and easy to customize, this stir-fry is sure to become a favorite among both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the cabbage, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and slice the green onions.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet; sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate chopped cabbage; sauté for an additional five minutes until wilted but still crunchy.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil until smooth; pour over the stir-fry mixture.
- Stir well and cook for another two minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg