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Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe

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A quick and flavorful Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet stir-fry featuring tender beef, crunchy vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce, perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Meat and Oil

  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)

Vegetables

  • 1/2 large head green cabbage (sliced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3 green onions (sliced)

Sauce and Garnish

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil: Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the beef.
  2. Cook ground beef: Add the ground beef to the hot skillet and cook until browned, stirring and breaking it apart with a spatula, approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Add spices: Stir in the minced ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and optional brown sugar. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to develop the flavors.
  4. Cook vegetables: Add the sliced cabbage, thinly sliced red bell pepper, shredded carrots, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Prepare and add sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and apple cider vinegar. Pour this sauce over the beef and vegetable mixture in the skillet.
  6. Combine and finish cooking: Stir the skillet contents thoroughly to coat everything in the sauce. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
  7. Serve and garnish: Transfer the stir-fry to a serving dish and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top as garnish before serving.

Notes

  • For a lower sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef if preferred.
  • Adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes will give this dish a nice spicy kick.
  • Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a more filling meal.
  • Brown sugar is optional but balances the acidity of vinegar nicely.

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