Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry in Just 25 Minutes

This quick and hearty Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage stir fry combines flavors of garlic and ginger for a delicious low-carb meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 305

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Stir Fry

1 lb Ground Beef Lean ground turkey is a great substitute.
4 cups Cabbage Bok choy or kale can also be used.
1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms Button mushrooms can be swapped in.
2 stalks Green Onions Regular onions can be used as an alternative.
2 tbsp Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free alternative.
1 tbsp Sesame Oil Substitute with vegetable oil if needed.
3 cloves Garlic Fresh is ideal, but garlic powder can suffice.
1 tbsp Ginger Ground ginger can be used if fresh isn’t available.

Equipment

Large pan or wok

Method

Cooking Instructions

Begin by finely chopping the cabbage, green onions, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and ginger.
In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the hot oil, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Toss in the chopped shiitake mushrooms and cabbage, sautéing for 3-5 minutes.
Pour in the soy sauce, stirring to combine all ingredients and allow to cook for another minute.
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Pair with steamed rice or enjoy on its own.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed fresh; reheat leftovers gently with a splash of water.

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