Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry

Here’s a flavorful and healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes:

Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry

Savory, slightly sweet, and packed with crisp-tender vegetables – a lighter alternative to takeout!

🥩 Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)

• 1 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)

• 1 large carrot, julienned

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 3 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)

For the Sauce:

• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp honey or brown sugar

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients except cornstarch mixture. Set aside.

2. Cook beef: Brown ground beef in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if needed.

3. Add aromatics: Push beef to one side, add garlic, ginger and white parts of green onions. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Stir-fry veggies: Add cabbage and carrot. Stir-fry 4-5 minutes until slightly wilted but still crisp.

5. Combine: Pour sauce over mixture, stir well. Add cornstarch slurry and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened.

6. Finish: Garnish with green onion tops and extra sesame seeds if desired.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Over brown rice or cauliflower rice for low-carb

• With a sprinkle of extra red pepper flakes for heat

• Drizzle with extra sesame oil before serving

Prep Tip: Slice veggies first and have everything ready – this cooks fast!

Nutrition (per serving): ~280 calories, 25g protein, 15g carbs, 6g fiber

This dish keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days, making it great for meal prep! Would you like any modifications to the recipe?