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Chinese Ground Beef And Cabbage Stir Fry

Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small head green cabbage (about 1½ lbs), cored and thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated or minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef in an even layer and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes until browned. Break it up and cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
  2. Push the beef aside, add a splash more oil if needed, and cook the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Mix everything together.
  3. Add the cabbage and stir fry for 2 minutes until beginning to wilt. Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar, toss well, and cook 1 more minute.
  4. Remove from heat, drizzle on the sesame oil and half the scallions, and toss. Serve over rice topped with the remaining scallions.

Notes

If you use low‑sodium soy sauce, taste before adding any extra salt. The cabbage releases a little moisture as it cooks; if the sauce looks watery, let it bubble uncovered for an extra 30 seconds until it thickens slightly.