Description
Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, and wholesome meal made with lean ground beef, crisp cabbage, and a savory stir-fry sauce. It’s low in carbs, high in protein, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional for thickening)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shredded cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce (if using). Pour into the pan and toss to coat.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 more minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot as-is or over brown rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: ground beef stir fry, cabbage stir fry, healthy Chinese recipe, low carb beef stir fry, quick Asian dinner, keto stir fry