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Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Delicious Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry in 25 Minutes

This Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, and budget-friendly meal that is low-carb and customizable.
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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 Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with lean ground turkey
  • 4 cups Cabbage can swap with kale or bok choy
  • 8 ounces Shiitake Mushrooms button mushrooms can be used as an alternative
  • 4 stalks Green Onions regular onions can be used instead
  • 1 quarter cup Soy Sauce tamari is a gluten-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil can replace with vegetable oil if allergies are a concern
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh preferred, garlic powder can substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger ground ginger can replace if fresh isn't available
For Serving
  • 4 cups Steamed Rice cauliflower rice can be a low-carb option
  • 2 cups Sautéed Greens add seasonal greens for extra nutrition

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Wok
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Chop the cabbage, green onions, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and ginger into small pieces.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add chopped shiitake mushrooms and cabbage, sauté for 3-5 minutes until cabbage is tender-crisp.
  6. Pour in soy sauce and mix thoroughly, cooking for an additional minute.
  7. Serve hot over steamed rice or alone, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Prep your vegetables ahead of time to speed up the cooking process. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days. For an extra kick, consider adding sriracha or red pepper flakes.

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