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Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 small Chinese cabbage (or ½ large); 1 carrot, grated; 4 scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated); 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp avocado oil (or peanut oil); 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 3 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sambal oelek (or sriracha, chili crisp, more or less to taste)

Bylina moretti August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

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Introduction

This Ground Beef Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful dish that combines tender beef with crisp cabbage and vibrant Asian-inspired sauces. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal when you want something both satisfying and easy to prepare.

A close-up of a white pan filled with a cooked mixture showing three main layers: at the bottom small bits of brown cooked ground meat, in the middle bright green leafy vegetables mixed with light green chopped stems, and thin orange carrot strips scattered throughout, all coated in a glossy light brown sauce. The vegetables and meat pieces vary in size and texture, giving a fresh and hearty look. The pan edges show some light browning and the pan rests on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tbsp avocado oil (or peanut oil)
1 pound ground beef
1 carrot (grated)
4 scallions (chopped, white and green parts separated)
1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sambal oelek (or sriracha, chili crisp, more or less to taste)
1 Chinese cabbage (small, or ½ large)

Instructions

Step 1: Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Slice the white parts of the scallions thinly and cut the green parts into larger pieces, keeping them separate. Grate the carrot, ginger, and garlic.
Step 2: Heat the avocado or peanut oil in a wide skillet or pan over high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into small pieces until browned.
Step 3: Stir in the grated carrot, white parts of the scallions, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sambal oelek. Cook for about 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 4: Add the chopped cabbage and green parts of the scallions. Stir-fry until the cabbage is wilted and tender, and everything is well combined.
Step 5: Serve the stir fry hot over steamed rice and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative to beef.
Add sliced mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies and texture.
Adjust the amount of sambal oelek or sriracha to control the spiciness.
For more crunch, add chopped peanuts or cashews as a garnish before serving.

Storage

Store leftover stir fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until warmed through. Avoid reheating multiple times to keep the texture and flavor fresh.

How to Serve

The dish is shown inside a white cooking pan with a slightly worn rim on a white marbled surface. It has three main layers: the base is a light brown, slightly oily sauce. On top of this, there are uneven chunks of cooked ground meat, tan to brown in color with a rough texture. Scattered throughout are chunks and strips of bright and dark green leafy vegetables with a fresh, slightly wilted look, mixed with thin slices of orange carrots adding pops of color. The ingredients are mixed together, giving the dish a moist and saucy appearance overall. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular cabbage instead of Chinese cabbage?

Yes, you can substitute regular green or Napa cabbage. Just slice it thinly and adjust cooking time slightly to ensure it becomes tender but not mushy.

Is there a vegetarian version of this recipe?

Absolutely! Replace ground beef with tofu or tempeh, and use vegetarian oyster sauce or a combination of soy sauce and hoisin sauce for similar flavor.