Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry
If you’re seeking a quick and delicious dinner option that satisfies the whole family, look no further than this Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry. This dish is a delightful blend of tender ground beef and crunchy cabbage, all enveloped in a savory sauce that’s irresistible. Ready in just 30 minutes, this stir-fry makes for an ideal weeknight meal or casual family gathering. Versatile enough to be served over rice, noodles, or even as a filling for lettuce wraps, each bite bursts with flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the cabbage, mincing garlic and ginger, and slicing green onions.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet; cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the chopped cabbage and sauté for five minutes until slightly wilted yet still crunchy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Pour over the stir-fried ingredients.
- Stir well to combine everything and cook for an additional two minutes until the sauce thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 724mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 78mg