Mongolian-Style Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Crispy Cabbage
Mongolian-Style Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Crispy Cabbage is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together tender ground beef and crunchy cabbage in a delightful stir-fry. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal meal option for families or anyone seeking a tasty yet nutritious dinner. The aromatic blend of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil elevates the flavors while keeping the dish healthy thanks to the abundance of fresh vegetables. You can enjoy it on its own or serve it over rice or noodles for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small onion, finely sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing the cabbage, mincing the garlic, grating the ginger, and finely slicing the onion.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
- Once hot, add ground beef and cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes). Break apart any clumps as needed.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced onion; sauté until fragrant (about 2–3 minutes).
- Stir in thinly sliced cabbage and cook until wilted but still crunchy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce and hoisin sauce; mix well and cook for an additional minute before removing from heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg