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Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired

Description

A speedy, one-pan Chinese-style stir-fry featuring savory ground beef, tender cabbage, crisp carrots, and a rich garlic-ginger soy glaze.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  2. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add cabbage and carrots, stir-frying for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar.
  5. Pour sauce over the beef and cabbage mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through and glazed.
  6. Sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix to save time.
  • Adjust soy sauce and sugar for saltiness and sweetness preferences.
  • Serve with rice or cauliflower rice for a full meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 740 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg