Description
This Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick, flavorful dish combining lean ground beef with crunchy cabbage and aromatic garlic and ginger, all brought together in a savory soy-based sauce. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner, it offers a balanced, protein-rich meal with a delightful texture and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, sliced
Sauce and Others
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, mince the garlic cloves, grate the ginger, and slice the green onions thinly. Having all ingredients ready will ensure smooth cooking.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the lean ground beef. Cook it for about 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until the meat is fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the dish lean.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the cooked beef in the skillet. Stir constantly for about one minute until they become fragrant, infusing the beef with their aroma.
- Cook Cabbage: Add the chopped green cabbage to the skillet and sauté everything together for about five minutes. Cook until the cabbage is slightly wilted but still retains a satisfying crunch to add texture.
- Make Sauce and Combine: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil until smooth. Pour this sauce mixture evenly over the beef and cabbage in the skillet.
- Thicken Sauce and Serve: Stir the skillet contents well to incorporate the sauce thoroughly. Continue cooking for another two minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the ingredients nicely. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and chicken broth to control salt content.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with firm tofu or a plant-based meat alternative and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic according to taste preference.
- Serve this stir-fry over steamed rice or noodles for a more filling meal.
- To enhance flavor, you can add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of chili flakes if you like heat.
