Description
A quick and savory stir-fry made with seasoned ground beef, crisp cabbage, and carrots, all coated in a garlic-soy sauce with a touch of heat—ideal for fast, flavorful meals.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic, ginger, and carrots; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and cook until just tender but still slightly crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well.
- Toss in green onions, stir to combine, and remove from heat.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, or enjoy as is for a low-carb meal.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner protein option.
- Adjust soy sauce and hoisin for desired sweetness or saltiness.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
