Chinese Beef Cabbage Stir Fry (Print Format)

Protein-packed stir fry with ground beef, cabbage, and Asian flavors. Low-carb, healthy, and ready in just 25 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
02 - ½ head green cabbage, sliced thin
03 - 1 medium carrot, cut into thin strips
04 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

→ Flavor Base

05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced fine
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce Mix

07 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional for extra flavor)
10 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
11 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (if you like heat)

→ Finishing Touches

12 - 2 green onions, sliced on the diagonal
13 - Cooked jasmine or brown rice for serving (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Get your skillet or wok nice and hot over medium-high heat, then add that sesame oil. You want it hot enough that the oil shimmers but doesn't smoke.
02 - Add your ground beef and break it apart with a spoon or spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until it's nicely browned all over. Drain off any excess fat - we want this to be healthy!
03 - Toss in your minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for just about a minute until they smell amazing - don't let them burn or they'll taste bitter.
04 - Add the sliced cabbage and carrot strips to the pan. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the cabbage starts to soften but still has some crunch. We want texture, not mush!
05 - Pour in your soy sauce, rice vinegar, and oyster sauce if you're using it. Stir everything together so all those flavors get to know each other.
06 - Add your cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. This will thicken the sauce just enough to coat everything beautifully.
07 - Remove from heat and sprinkle those green onions on top for color and freshness. Serve it up over rice if you want, or enjoy it just as it is for a low-carb meal!

# Tips:

01 - This is one of those perfect weeknight dinners - quick, healthy, and packed with protein. Plus it's low-carb if you skip the rice!
02 - For a keto-friendly version, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and definitely skip the rice. Still just as tasty!
03 - Feel free to add other veggies you have on hand - mushrooms, bell peppers, or snap peas would all be delicious.

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