Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry
This Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, nutritious dish packed with savory flavor and crunchy vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights and beginner home cooks, this one-pan recipe is easy to customize and reheats beautifully for meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef 90% lean or higher
- ½ head green cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 –3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add julienned carrots and cook for another 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Toss in the sliced cabbage. Stir-fry everything together for 5–7 minutes until the cabbage softens and wilts.
- Add soy sauce and stir well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crunch, avoid overcooking the cabbage.
Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
Serve with rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice depending on your dietary preference.
Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative.
Leftovers store well for up to 4 days in the fridge.