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Healthy Ground Beef Cabbage Stir-Fry

Healthy Ground Beef Cabbage Stir-Fry: A Flavorful Weeknight Meal

This Healthy Ground Beef Cabbage Stir-Fry is quick, nutritious, and packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or lean ground turkey
  • 4 cups Cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger fresh, grated
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce optional
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup, optional
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for sautéing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or Green Onions, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Slice the cabbage into thin strips, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate fresh ginger.
  2. Mix the Sauces: In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey/maple syrup. Whisk until blended.
  3. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the beef, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add Cabbage: Stir in cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes until it softens but stays crunchy.
  6. Incorporate the Sauce: Pour sauce over the mixture, toss to coat, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve Your Dish: Garnish with cilantro or green onions and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal crunch, avoid overcooking cabbage. Customize spice levels with crushed red pepper flakes based on preference.

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