Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry – Quick & Healthy Weeknight Dinner

 Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry – Quick & Healthy Weeknight Dinner

Looking for a healthy Chinese stir fry recipe that’s budget-friendly, quick to make, and full of flavor?

This ground beef and cabbage stir fry is the perfect 20-minute dinner. It’s loaded with lean protein, crunchy cabbage, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce — ideal for busy weeknights or a healthy meal prep option.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick & easy – ready in under 20 minutes.

• Budget-friendly – uses simple ingredients you probably already have.

• Low-carb & high-protein – great for keto, paleo, or low-calorie diets.

• Versatile – can be served with rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps.

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Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef – lean, 90% or more

• 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp chili flakes (optional for spice)

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

• Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. Cook the beef

• Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

• Add ground beef and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.

• Drain excess fat if necessary.

2. Add aromatics

• Push beef to one side of the pan.

• Add 1 tbsp oil, then garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add cabbage & sauce

• Stir in cabbage, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, chili flakes, and black pepper.

• Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.

4. Finish & serve

• Drizzle with remaining oil (or sesame oil for flavor).

• Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

• Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.

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Tips for Best Results

• For extra flavor: Add a splash of hoisin sauce or Sriracha.

• Make it low-carb: Serve over cauliflower rice.

• Meal prep tip: Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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Nutrition (per serving) (approximate)

• Calories: 290

• Protein: 25g

• Carbs: 8g

• Fat: 17g