Description
Sink your fork into a sizzling skillet of Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage—an easy recipe that’s packed with savory-sweet flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick dinner, low-carb lifestyle, or keto meal plan, this stir-fry brings hearty comfort without the carbs. Juicy ground beef, tender cabbage, and a bold Mongolian-style sauce come together for a healthy snack or satisfying weeknight dinner. If you’re looking for easy recipes, dinner ideas, or low-carb food ideas, this flavorful dish checks every box.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4 cups green cabbage, shredded
3 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute (like Swerve)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sesame oil, and brown sugar substitute. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add shredded cabbage and stir to coat well. Cook for 5-8 minutes until the cabbage softens but remains slightly crisp.
5. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using and top with chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha.
Want it saucier? Double the soy sauce and sesame oil mixture and simmer slightly longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg