Description
Sizzling beef and cabbage stir fry brings Asian-inspired comfort to your dinner table. Savory strips of meat dance with crisp cabbage, creating a quick, satisfying meal that delights your palate with bold, balanced flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (lean)
Main Vegetables:
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned or shredded
- ½ onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce or oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Green onions, sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Sear the beef in a high-temperature skillet until it develops a rich, golden-brown color and cooks thoroughly, ensuring no pink remains. Drain any excess fat to maintain a clean, robust flavor profile.
- Transform the same skillet into an aromatic landscape by introducing vegetable oil, then gently sweat the onions, garlic, and ginger until they release their fragrant essence and become translucent.
- Introduce the cabbage and carrots into the skillet, allowing them to dance and soften while maintaining a delightful crisp texture. Stir periodically to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Craft a harmonious sauce by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, creating a complex flavor foundation that will elevate the entire dish.
- Reunite the browned beef with the softened vegetables, then cascade the prepared sauce over the mixture. Toss everything together, enabling the ingredients to meld and absorb the sauce’s nuanced flavors. Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to achieve a perfectly balanced result.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating beef in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking for deeper taste profiles.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier or vegetarian alternatives without compromising texture.
- Keep vegetables crisp by cooking on high heat and avoiding overcrowding the pan, ensuring quick and even caramelization.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and controlling added salt, making this dish more heart-friendly and diet-conscious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg