Effortlessly Delicious Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
A quick and flavorful Chinese ground beef and cabbage stir fry that combines tender beef, crisp cabbage, and earthy shiitake mushrooms in a savory soy and sesame sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1 lb Ground Beef (lean)
Vegetables
- 4 cups Cabbage, finely chopped (can substitute with kale or bok choy)
- 8 oz Shiitake Mushrooms, chopped (button mushrooms can be used alternatively)
- 4 scallions (green onions), chopped (regular onions can substitute)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced (fresh recommended)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, minced (ground ginger can substitute)
Sauces & Oils
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil (vegetable oil can be used for allergies)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop the cabbage, green onions, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and ginger to get everything ready for a quick stir fry.
- Heat Oil: In a large pan or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer, indicating it’s hot enough for cooking.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and fully cooked through.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, allowing their flavors to infuse the beef.
- Sauté Vegetables: Toss in the shiitake mushrooms and chopped cabbage, sautéing for about 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Add Soy Sauce & Combine: Pour the soy sauce over the mixture and stir well to evenly coat all ingredients, cooking for another minute to meld flavors.
Notes
- Lean ground turkey can replace ground beef for a lighter variation.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Vegetable oil can substitute sesame oil if there are sesame allergies.
- Fresh garlic and ginger provide the best flavor, but ground ginger is acceptable if necessary.
- Feel free to add a dash of chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
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