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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 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.

Notes

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