Description
Looking for an easy dinner that’s packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes? This Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe delivers everything you crave — savory, slightly sweet, loaded with umami, and all in one pan. It's a perfect option for those on keto, low-carb diets, or anyone in search of healthy, budget-friendly food ideas. Great for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this dish satisfies without the carb crash. Try it once and you’ll want it on repeat. Ideal for easy recipes, healthy snacks, low-carb lunch, and quick dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4–5 cups)
1/2 medium onion, sliced
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
2 tbsp avocado oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp low-carb sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit, or allulose)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional)
1 tsp cornstarch or xanthan gum (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tbsp of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat and set beef aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil and sauté the onion for 2–3 minutes until soft.
3. Add the shredded cabbage and cook for 5–6 minutes until tender but still crisp.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sweetener, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, and thickener if using.
5. Return beef to the pan. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Always pre-mix the sauce so flavors are evenly distributed.
Don’t overcook the cabbage — keep a bit of crunch for better texture.
Add a splash of broth or water when reheating to loosen thickened sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: low-carb, ground beef, cabbage, keto, quick dinner, healthy recipe