Here’s a Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry recipe that’s quick, nutritious, and flavorful. It uses lean ground beef, lots of cabbage, and a savory sauce with no added sugar or heavy oils.
🥢 Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry
✅ Servings: 4
🕒 Ready in: 25 minutes
🌿 Diet: Low-carb, gluten-free option, high-protein
🧄 Ingredients:
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1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
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1 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
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1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded (optional for color and sweetness)
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
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2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for depth)
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or 1 tsp chili garlic sauce (optional for heat)
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1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil (for cooking)
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Green onions and sesame seeds (for garnish)
🍳 Instructions:
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Prep the vegetables: Slice cabbage, onion, carrot, garlic, and ginger before cooking.
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Cook the beef:
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. -
Sauté aromatics:
Add garlic, ginger, and onion to the pan with the beef. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. -
Add cabbage and carrots:
Add the cabbage and carrot. Stir-fry for 4–6 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still crisp. -
Add sauce:
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, vinegar, and chili sauce or flakes. Pour into the pan and toss to coat everything evenly. -
Finish and serve:
Cook another 2 minutes until heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. -
Garnish and enjoy:
Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
🍚 Serving Suggestions:
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Serve as-is for a low-carb meal.
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Over brown rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa for a heartier option.
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Add a fried egg on top for extra protein!