Description
This Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal made with savory beef, crisp cabbage, mushrooms, and aromatics tossed in a delicious soy-based sauce. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, sliced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or any preferred mushrooms)
- 4 green onions, chopped (plus additional for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
4. Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
5. Add sliced cabbage, stirring until it wilts and softens, about 5-7 more minutes.
6. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Remove from heat and toss in chopped green onions.
8. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chili flakes or a dash of sriracha with the sauces.
Substitute ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
Leftovers store well and can be reheated for up to 3 days.
Add bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with rice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry