Easy Asian Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry
Experience the vibrant flavors of Asia with this Easy Asian Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious and healthy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This dish combines savory ground beef with crisp cabbage and aromatic spices, making it not only satisfying but also paleo and Whole30-friendly. Whether served over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles, this stir fry is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 head of cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or preferred cooking oil)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Green onion slices and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes for the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion; cook for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned (about 5 minutes), breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Mix in sliced cabbage and carrots along with the sauce; cook until cabbage wilts (about 5 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg