Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry Stack
A quick, healthy one-pan stir fry made with lean ground beef, crisp cabbage, and carrots, tossed in a flavorful garlic-ginger soy sauce. Perfect for a low-carb, high-protein meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- ½ head green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add sliced cabbage and julienned carrot. Stir and cook for 3–4 minutes until cabbage softens slightly.
- Pour in soy sauce and rice vinegar. Stir to combine and cook for another 1–2 minutes until well heated and flavors are blended.
- Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Serve over cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat.
- Swap beef for turkey, chicken, or plant-based mince as desired.
- Double the sauce ingredients if you prefer a saucier dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
