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Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry

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

A quick and flavorful Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 80/20 fat content for best flavor
  • 4 cups Green Cabbage pre-shredded saves time
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 3 Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce hoisin sauce as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil drizzle before serving
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil neutral oil for cooking
  • to taste Salt & Pepper essential seasonings
  • 3 Green Onions sliced for garnish
  • to taste Sesame Seeds optional garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by warming 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Introduce 1 finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in 4 cups of pre-shredded green cabbage and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar. Pour over the stir-fry.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, over hot steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stove.

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