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Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

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This Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, wholesome meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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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 Substitute with ground chicken, turkey, or tofu if desired.
  • 4 cups Green Cabbage Can be replaced with napa cabbage or other leafy greens.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil May substitute with vegetable or canola oil.
  • 1 medium Onion Can be swapped for shallots or green onions.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Garlic powder works as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Ground ginger can be used as an alternative.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari can be used for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Lemon juice can be a substitute in small amounts.
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Can be replaced with a mix of soy sauce and sugar.
  • to taste Sriracha Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions For garnish, can be omitted.
  • to taste Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional for garnish.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef, breaking it up, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Add chopped cabbage, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and sriracha; stir to combine.
  5. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until cabbage is tender but still crunchy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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