Healthy Chinese Ground Beef Cabbage
A quick and healthy stir-fry that combines lean ground beef, tender cabbage, and a savory soy-based sauce. Packed with flavor, ready in under 30 minutes, and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Skillet or Wok
- Spatula
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 450 g ground beef
- 4 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 pieces green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain fat if necessary.
- Push beef aside, add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage and carrots. Cook 4–5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Mix soy sauce and oyster sauce with a splash of water. Pour over beef and vegetables.
- Optional: add cornstarch slurry, cook 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For extra spice, add chili flakes or a drizzle of sriracha. You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg
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