Description
This quick and flavorful Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry combines lean ground beef with crisp vegetables like cabbage, bell pepper, scallions, and carrots, all sautéed together with garlic and tamari sauce for a deliciously savory dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a healthy, satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 8 oz lean ground beef
Vegetables
- 2 cups red or green cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, cut into thin strips
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tamari sauce (or soy sauce/coconut aminos)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat to prepare for cooking the beef.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the lean ground beef along with 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the vegetables: While the beef cooks, chop the cabbage, thinly slice the red bell pepper and scallions, and cut the carrot into thin strips.
- Add vegetables and garlic: Add the chopped cabbage, carrot strips, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), one more minced garlic clove, and scallions to the skillet with the beef.
- Cook vegetables partially: Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens slightly but still retains some crunch.
- Incorporate remaining ingredients: Stir in the sliced red bell pepper, the final minced garlic clove, and 2 tablespoons of tamari sauce.
- Finish cooking: Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the flavors meld together.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the chopped fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your meal.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the crushed red pepper flakes according to taste.
- Substitute tamari with regular soy sauce or coconut aminos for a different flavor profile.
- Use lean ground turkey or chicken as an alternative to beef for a lighter version.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
