Healthy Chinese Ground Beef Cabbage (Print Version)
Ground beef, cabbage, and aromatics stir-fried with a light, savory sauce for satisfying flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
01 -
1 pound lean ground beef
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1/2 medium green cabbage, thinly sliced
03 -
1 medium carrot, julienned
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
→ Aromatics
05 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauces and Seasonings
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2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Thickener
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1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
→ Garnish
12 -
2 green onions, sliced
→ To Serve
13 -
Steamed jasmine rice or brown rice
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan evenly.
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Add ground beef to the hot skillet. Cook, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, until well browned throughout. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger into the beef. Stir constantly for 1 minute until the mixture is fragrant.
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Introduce sliced cabbage and julienned carrot to the pan. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, ensuring vegetables begin to soften but retain a slight crunch.
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Pour in low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and oyster sauce. Stir thoroughly to combine all components and infuse flavors.
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Add cornstarch slurry into the pan and mix continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the mixture. Sprinkle in crushed red pepper flakes for desired heat.
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Review and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the skillet from heat and finish with sliced green onions.
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Serve immediately as is, or spoon over steamed jasmine or brown rice for a complete meal.
# Notes:
01 -
For optimal texture, do not overcook the cabbage to retain its natural crunch.