Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry
A quick and delicious stir-fry featuring ground beef and thinly sliced cabbage, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced Thinly sliced is essential for proper cooking.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated Fresh ginger preferred over dried.
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce Use low-sodium for better control over flavor.
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil For cooking the beef.
- 1 tsp sesame oil To drizzle before serving.
- 3 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your ingredients: Mince garlic and ginger, and slice cabbage into thin strips.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced cabbage; cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Pour in soy sauce; mix well and let cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry before serving and top with chopped green onions.
Notes
Taste as you go. This recipe freezes well, but cabbage becomes softer when reheated. For a saucier version, adjust the soy sauce accordingly.