Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry
A vibrant, protein-packed stir fry combining tender ground beef with crisp cabbage and carrots in a savory umami-rich sauce. Quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, cut into thin strips
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha. Stir well and set aside.
- Make the cornstarch slurry: Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Cook the ground beef: Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook beef, stirring frequently, until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add vegetables: Toss in cabbage and carrot. Stir-fry 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but crisp.
- Combine sauce and slurry: Add prepared sauce to the beef and vegetables. Toss to coat.
- Thicken the sauce: Pour in the cornstarch slurry and cook 1-2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
- Finish with green onions: Stir in sliced green onions, then serve immediately.
Notes
For a greener version, use zucchini or bell peppers instead of carrots.
Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
Top with sesame seeds or extra chopped green onions before serving.
Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
Top with sesame seeds or extra chopped green onions before serving.