Description
Quick, flavorful, and budget-friendly, this Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry comes together in just 25 minutes. A savory mix of beef, cabbage, mushrooms, and aromatics makes it perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, sliced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or any preferred mushrooms)
- 4 green onions, chopped (plus additional for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned.
4. Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook for another 3–4 minutes until softened.
5. Add sliced cabbage, stirring until it wilts and softens, about 5–7 more minutes.
6. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Remove from heat and toss in chopped green onions.
8. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
Use high heat to ensure the vegetables stay crisp and the flavors develop well.
Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Cook in batches if necessary.
Prep all ingredients before cooking to keep the process smooth.
Adjust seasonings to your taste. Add more soy sauce, a dash of hoisin or honey for sweetness, or red pepper flakes for heat.
Let the beef brown undisturbed for a minute or two for better flavor and texture.
To store, cool completely and transfer to an airtight container. Keeps in the fridge up to 4 days.
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or soy sauce. Avoid over-microwaving.
To freeze, store in a freezer-safe container up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg