Description
This Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a flavorful and satisfying dish that comes together quickly. Tender ground beef is stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and cabbage, then finished with a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve with brown rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Stir Fry:
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tablespoons freshly minced ginger
- 1 head green cabbage, about 10-12 cups shredded
- 2 Tablespoons tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: green onion for garnish
Brown Rice:
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Stir Fry: Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt, and brown on all sides. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until beef is browned and onions are translucent.
- Stir in Cabbage: Add shredded cabbage, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir fry until cabbage is wilted and soft.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with green onions, and serve with brown rice.
- Prepare Brown Rice: In a rice cooker or pot, combine rice and water. Cook until tender and fluffy.
Notes
- Enhance the dish with additional vegetables like mushrooms, snow peas, or carrots.
- To save time, use pre-shredded coleslaw mix instead of chopping cabbage.
- Prep ingredients in advance for quick cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 544kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 81mg
