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Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe

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This Ground Beef Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish combining savory ground beef with crisp-tender Chinese cabbage and a vibrant mix of aromatics and sauces. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it features a balance of umami, spice, and tang, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 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

Oils and Sauces

  • 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)

Instructions

  1. Chop and Prepare Ingredients: Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Slice the white parts of the scallions finely and cut the green parts into larger pieces, keeping them separate. Grate the carrot, ginger, and garlic to have all the aromatics ready.
  2. Heat Oil and Brown the Beef: Heat the avocado or peanut oil in a wide skillet or pan over high heat. Add the ground beef and cook it while breaking it up into small crumbles until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add Aromatics and Sauces: Stir in the grated carrot, white scallion parts, ginger, and garlic into the browned beef. Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sambal oelek. Cook this mixture for about 2 minutes to meld the flavors and slightly soften the aromatics.
  4. Stir-Fry with Cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage and the green parts of the scallions to the pan. Continue stir-frying, tossing everything together frequently until the cabbage is wilted but still has a bit of crunch and everything is well combined, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Serve: Remove from heat and serve the stir fry hot over freshly steamed rice. Enjoy your quick and delicious ground beef cabbage stir fry!

Notes

  • Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt levels in the dish.
  • Adjust sambal oelek or sriracha to your preferred spice level.
  • For added texture, you can sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine or brown rice.

Keywords: ground beef stir fry, cabbage stir fry, easy weeknight dinner, Asian beef recipe, quick stir fry

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