Description
Looking for a quick, healthy dinner idea that satisfies your cravings without the carbs? This Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef & Cabbage delivers big on flavor and comfort. It’s perfect for anyone following a keto lifestyle or simply trying to cut back on refined carbs. Loaded with protein-rich ground beef, nutrient-dense cabbage, and a bold, savory-sweet Mongolian-style sauce, this easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or fast lunches. Whether you’re into low-carb food ideas or just need something delicious on the table fast, this dish has you covered.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4 cups chopped green cabbage
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute (like monk fruit or erythritol)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart as it cooks until fully browned.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar substitute, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using.
4. Pour the sauce over the beef mixture and stir to coat evenly.
5. Add chopped cabbage to the skillet and stir well. Cook for 5–7 minutes until cabbage is tender but still crisp.
6. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Use pre-shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix to save time on chopping.
Toast your sesame seeds for extra nutty flavor before adding them.
Double the recipe for easy low-carb lunches throughout the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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