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Savory Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry in 25 Minutes

This Savory Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, low-carb meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can swap with lean ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • 4 cups Cabbage Can substitute with kale or bok choy.
  • 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms Button mushrooms can be used as a substitute.
  • 4 stalks Green Onions Regular onions can be used as an alternative.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Tamari serves as a gluten-free alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Vegetable oil can be used for allergy concerns.
For Flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best, but garlic powder can be a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Ground ginger can substitute fresh when necessary.

Equipment

  • Large pan or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop the cabbage, green onions, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and ginger and set aside.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground beef to the hot oil and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add shiitake mushrooms and cabbage, sautéing for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Pour in soy sauce, stirring until well-coated and let simmer for 1 minute.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

Prep vegetables in advance for faster cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan for best results.