Description
Healthy Chinese Ground Beef Cabbage is a fast, flavorful, one-pan meal that combines savory ground beef, crunchy cabbage, and a rich soy-based sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or nutritious meal prep, this dish is low in carbs, high in protein, and easy to customize.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 green onions, chopped (divided)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (or neutral oil)
Instructions
1. Slice the cabbage, grate the carrots, mince garlic, and chop green onions. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
3. Drain excess fat if needed, then stir in garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and half of the green onions. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add shredded cabbage and carrots. Stir well and cook for 5–7 minutes until cabbage softens but retains some crunch.
5. Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Top with remaining green onions and serve hot.
Notes
This recipe reheats beautifully for meal prep. Customize it with extra vegetables or serve over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.25 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef, cabbage, low carb, one pan, quick dinner