Description
Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick and easy one-pan meal made with savory ground beef, tender cabbage, and bell peppers, all tossed in a flavorful soy-ginger garlic sauce. It’s a protein- and veggie-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
1 medium head of cabbage, shredded
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage and thinly slice the bell pepper and onion. Mince garlic and grate fresh ginger.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic and ginger to the beef and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and cabbage to the pan. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes until cabbage softens but remains slightly crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and mix well to coat. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve as is or over rice/noodles.
Notes
Add more veggies like carrots, mushrooms, or snow peas for variety.
Make it spicy with chili flakes or chili paste.
Use tamari and omit oyster sauce for a gluten-free version.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Serve over rice or noodles for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
