Description
Sizzling beef and cabbage stir fry dances with bold Asian flavors, promising a quick and satisfying meal. Crisp vegetables and tender meat meld together, delivering a perfect weeknight dinner that will delight you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef (lean)
Vegetables:
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned or shredded
- ½ onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce or oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Green onions, sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by browning it in a spacious skillet over robust heat, breaking it into crumbly pieces until completely cooked through and no pink remains. Carefully drain any accumulated fat, then transfer the meat to a separate dish.
- In the identical skillet, introduce vegetable oil and awaken the aromatics – diced onions, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger. Sauté these ingredients until they release their fragrant essence and the onions transform into a translucent, softened state.
- Introduce shredded cabbage and julienned carrots to the skillet, stirring periodically to ensure even cooking. Allow the vegetables to maintain a delicate crunch while becoming tender and releasing their natural moisture.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat. Ensure all components are thoroughly integrated.
- Reunite the reserved beef with the vegetable medley in the skillet, then cascade the prepared sauce over the mixture. Gently toss to distribute flavors uniformly, allowing the ingredients to meld and warm through completely. Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
- Optimize meat browning by ensuring the skillet is hot before adding ground beef for a perfect sear and rich flavor development.
- Control moisture levels by draining excess fat after cooking beef, preventing a greasy final dish and maintaining a clean, vibrant stir-fry texture.
- Enhance vegetable crunch by cooking cabbage and carrots briefly, keeping them slightly crisp and retaining maximum nutritional value and appealing texture.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or replacing with alternative heat sources like sriracha or chili oil for personalized taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg