Description
Quick and easy ground beef and cabbage stir-fry, packed with flavor and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium head of cabbage, shredded (about 6–8 cups)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Shred cabbage, chop onion, slice carrots, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes), breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant. Add shredded cabbage; stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Add red pepper flakes.
- Combine and Sauce: Add cooked ground beef back to the skillet with vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Pour sauce over the mixture and stir to coat.
- Simmer and Serve: Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and everything is heated through. Stir frequently. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
- Serve over rice or noodles, or as lettuce wraps.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Variations: Add other vegetables (bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, snow peas), use different protein (ground turkey, ground chicken, tofu), omit beef and oyster sauce for vegetarian option, add honey or brown sugar for sweetness, add sriracha or chili garlic sauce for extra heat, use peanut or avocado oil, prepare vegetables and sauce ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes