Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry
A simple, budget-friendly stir-fry that’s full of flavor! Tender beef, crisp cabbage, and a savory-sweet sauce come together in under 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85–90% lean
- ½ head green cabbage chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch piece fresh ginger grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 3 green onions sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce optional
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili paste or sriracha optional
- 1 tsp brown sugar substitute or keto-friendly sweetener optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Optional Add-Ins:
- Shredded carrots mushrooms, or bell peppers
- Red pepper flakes for extra spice
Instructions
- Chop cabbage, mince garlic and ginger, and slice green onions.
- Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Push beef to one side, add remaining sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped cabbage and stir-fry 4–6 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and sweetener.
- Pour sauce into the skillet and toss everything well to coat. Cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in green onions and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
- Serve hot with rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Notes
Use high heat for authentic stir-fry flavor.
Don’t overcook cabbage — a little crunch adds texture.
Taste and adjust sauce: more soy for salt, vinegar for tang.
Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor.