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Ground Beef Stir Fry

A quick and easy Chinese Ground Beef Cabbage Stir-Fry that's budget-friendly and delicious, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Use any ground meat if preferred.
  • 1 cup chopped onions Can substitute with onion powder.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced for best flavor.
  • 1 head cabbage Shredded, about 4-5 cups.
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, bell pepper, peas, etc.) Use any leftover veggies you have.
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil For flavor enhancement.
  • 1 tbsp ginger Grated for a zing, or use a splash of rice vinegar if unavailable.
  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey Adjust according to taste.
  • to taste salt and pepper Season according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large frying pan or wok until almost smoking.
  2. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Let it brown for flavor.
  3. Once browned, toss in chopped onions and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
  4. Add shredded cabbage and any other vegetables you have on hand. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and sugar or honey. Toss and stir well.
  6. Cook until everything is hot and the cabbage is wilted but still crisp. Do not overcook.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with green onions or toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Leftovers taste even better the next day. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Do not freeze as cabbage will become mushy.