Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry

Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Servings: 4

Ingredients

 1 lb lean ground beef

 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced

 1 medium carrot, julienned

 1 tbsp sesame oil

 3 cloves garlic, minced

 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

Sauce

 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)

 1 tbsp oyster sauce

 1 tbsp rice vinegar

 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (optional)

 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and optional sriracha until combined. Set aside.

2. Brown Beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully browned. Drain any excess fat and set meat aside.

3. Aromatics & Veggies: Heat sesame oil in the same pan. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the julienned carrots and sliced cabbage.

4. Stir-Fry: Toss constantly for 4–5 minutes until the cabbage wilts slightly but maintains a light crunch.

5. Combine & Sauce: Return the browned beef to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over top. Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for another 1–2 minutes until hot.

6. Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately over steamed rice or cauliflower rice.

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