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Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe

Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
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This Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal combining tender ground beef or beef strips with crisp green cabbage, garlic, and ginger. Enhanced with soy sauce and sesame oil, it’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1 lb ground beef or thinly sliced beef strips

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced

Oils & Sauces

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari

Optional Ingredients

  • Chili flakes or sriracha for heat
  • Rice vinegar or lime juice for brightness
  • Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  2. Cook the beef: Add the ground beef or thinly sliced beef strips to the pan. Cook, breaking up ground beef with a spatula, or stirring beef strips until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
  3. Sauté aromatics: If needed, add a bit more oil to the same pan. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Cook the cabbage: Add the shredded green cabbage to the pan and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the cabbage starts to soften but remains crisp.
  5. Combine beef and cabbage: Return the cooked beef to the pan with the cabbage, stirring to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
  6. Add seasoning: Pour in 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Stir well to evenly coat the beef and cabbage. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes or sriracha for heat as desired.
  7. Add brightness: Optionally, add a splash of rice vinegar or lime juice to brighten the flavors, stirring to combine.
  8. Garnish and serve: Top the stir fry with sliced green onions. Serve hot as is, or with cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef to reduce excessive grease.
  • To keep the cabbage crisp, avoid overcooking it.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Add chili flakes or sriracha to introduce a spicy kick.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Beef stir fry, Cabbage stir fry, Ground beef recipe, Quick dinner, Asian stir fry, Healthy beef recipe, Low carb meal

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