Healthy Chinese Ground Beef Cabbage (Print Version)
Lean ground beef and cabbage stir-fry with ginger, carrots, and savory soy sauce. Fresh and hearty weeknight meal.
# 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 grated fresh ginger
→ 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
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2 green onions, sliced
→ To Serve
13 -
Cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
# Steps:
01 -
Place a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high flame and add the sesame oil.
02 -
Add the ground beef to the hot oil and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until thoroughly browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the beef. Stir constantly and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
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Introduce the sliced cabbage and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage is just tender but still crisp.
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Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and oyster sauce. Combine thoroughly to distribute flavors.
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Add the cornstarch slurry. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the contents evenly.
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Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes if desired for extra heat.
08 -
Remove from heat. Top with sliced green onions and serve immediately, either on its own or over steamed jasmine or brown rice.
# Notes:
01 -
Slice the cabbage thinly and prep all ingredients ahead for efficient stir-frying.