Description
A quick and flavorful Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight. This dish is loaded with savory flavors and crunchy textures, making it a satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
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For the Stir Fry:
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tablespoons freshly minced ginger
- 1 head green cabbage, about 10-12 cups shredded
- 2 Tablespoons tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: green onion for garnish
For the Brown Rice:
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare the Stir Fry: Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt, and brown, stirring occasionally.
- Sauté Onions: Add diced onions to the beef and sauté until translucent.
- Add Aromatics and Cabbage: Stir in garlic, ginger, cabbage, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the cabbage is wilted.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with green onions, and remove from heat.
- Cook Brown Rice: Prepare brown rice separately according to package instructions.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like mushrooms, snow peas, or carrots.
- To save time, use pre-shredded coleslaw mix instead of shredding cabbage.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to make the cooking process smoother.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 544 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 81mg
