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Ground Beef and Cabbage

Savory Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet in 25 Minutes

Quick and easy low-carb Ground Beef and Cabbage dish that transforms weeknights into something special.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mongolian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef lean varieties recommended
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger or fresh if available
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Cabbage shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust for spice level
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or lemon juice
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  3. Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet and stir well. Cook for about 5 minutes until the cabbage wilts.
  4. Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasonings. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep; leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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