Description
Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and satisfying one-pan meal that bursts with flavor and color. This vibrant dish features lean ground beef sautéed with crunchy cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, all enveloped in a savory sauce infused with garlic and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this stir-fry can be served over rice or noodles for a hearty dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Wash and chop cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains; break apart as it cooks.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers; sauté until slightly tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour over beef and vegetables; stir to coat.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until veggies are tender but vibrant. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap cabbage for bok choy for a different texture. For added crunch, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.