Description
Homemade Korean-inspired Beef Cabbage Stir-Fry delivers bold Asian flavors in minutes. Crisp vegetables and seasoned ground beef create a quick, satisfying meal that connects family around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small head of cabbage, shredded
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet or wok to medium-high temperature, drizzling olive oil across the surface.
- Toss diced onions into the hot pan, sautéing until they transform into translucent, soft morsels.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, crumbling and browning the meat thoroughly while eliminating any surplus grease.
- Infuse the meat with aromatic layers – mince garlic, sprinkle ground ginger, scatter red pepper flakes, and season with salt and black pepper. Allow flavors to meld for one minute.
- Introduce shredded cabbage and julienned carrots, creating a vibrant vegetable medley. Continuously toss and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables reach a crisp-tender consistency.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil across the skillet, ensuring every ingredient gets lavishly coated with the savory liquid.
- Immediately transfer the stir-fry to a serving platter, adorning the dish with freshly chopped green onions and a delicate sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve piping hot, ready to be devoured immediately.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive diners.
- Swap ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based crumbles for lower-fat or vegetarian options.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake and support heart-healthy eating.
- For extra nutrition, add additional vegetables like bell peppers or spinach during stir-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg