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Savory Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Savory Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry in 30 Minutes

This Savory Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 pound ground beef Use 80/20 fat content for optimal flavor.
  • 4 cups green cabbage Sliced, pre-shredded saves time.
  • 1 medium onion Finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger Grated.
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Opt for low-sodium if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Can use hoisin sauce as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Apple cider vinegar works as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil Drizzle before serving.
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Any neutral oil works.
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 stalks green onions Sliced, for garnish.
  • to taste sesame seeds Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the ground beef to the hot skillet, break it apart with a spatula, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  3. Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
  4. Incorporate the sliced green cabbage into the mixture, cooking for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl, then pour it over the stir-fry mixture and stir to coat.
  6. Drizzle the sesame oil over the stir-fry, season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, serving immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the dish with your choice of proteins or additional vegetables to suit your taste.

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