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Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef & Cabbage

Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef & Cabbage


  • Author: Lorenzo Devereaux
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef & Cabbage is my go-to when I want all the flavor of Mongolian beef without the heavy carbs or takeout bill. Crumbled ground beef and tender cabbage simmer in a glossy, sweet-savory garlic and ginger sauce that tastes like it came from your favorite Asian restaurant, but it’s made in one skillet in under 30 minutes. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and anyone looking for quick dinner ideas, low-carb comfort food, and healthy yet satisfying dinner ideas the whole family will actually want to eat.


Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 tablespoon avocado oil

4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage

3 green onions sliced and divided

3 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

1 quarter cup low sodium beef broth

3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari

1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 quarter teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

one quarter teaspoon salt

one quarter teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

1. In a small bowl whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar substitute, rice vinegar, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, cornstarch or arrowroot, and water until smooth. Set the sauce aside.

2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Spoon off any excess fat if needed.

3. Stir in the white and light green parts of the sliced green onions along with the minced garlic. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet. Toss with the beef mixture and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted but still slightly crisp.

5. Give the prepared sauce a quick stir and pour it over the beef and cabbage. Toss well to coat everything, then let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.

6. Drizzle in the sesame oil and season with the salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.

7. Sprinkle the skillet with the remaining sliced green onion tops and sesame seeds. Serve hot on its own or over cauliflower rice or regular rice if desired.

Notes

Slice the cabbage as thinly as you can so it softens quickly and soaks up more of the Mongolian sauce.

For extra flavor, brown the beef until you get crispy bits on the bottom of the pan, then scrape them up when you add the sauce and broth.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Low-Carb Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 980
  • Fat: 26
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 11
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 27
  • Cholesterol: 90

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