Description
This Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish, perfect for weeknights. Combining savory ground beef, crisp cabbage, and aromatic ginger and garlic, it’s complemented with a soy sauce glaze and a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve it over brown rice for a complete, satisfying meal that’s rich in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.
Ingredients
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For the Stir Fry
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef (such as Moink)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons freshly minced ginger
- 1 head green cabbage, about 10-12 cups shredded
- 2 tablespoons tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: chopped green onion for garnish
For the Brown Rice
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a medium pot, combine 1 cup of brown rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes. Turn off the heat, keep the lid on, and let it steam for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Brown the beef: Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt. Cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. If using lean beef, add a small drizzle of oil if needed.
- Add onions: Push the beef to one side of the pan. Add the diced onions and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in garlic and ginger: Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage and seasonings: Stir in the shredded cabbage, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is wilted and soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Finish the stir fry: Remove from heat. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onion if desired. Serve hot over the cooked brown rice.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like mushrooms, snow peas, carrots, or bean sprouts to customize your stir fry.
- For quicker prep, swap the shredded cabbage with pre-shredded coleslaw mix to skip chopping.
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking.
- The nutrition estimate includes brown rice; actual values may vary.
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (including rice)
- Calories: 544 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
