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Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry – Fast, Flavorful, and Budget-Friendly

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This Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a fast, one-pan meal made with lean beef, crunchy cabbage, and a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or healthy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)

  • 4 packed cups green cabbage, thinly sliced

  • 3 green onions, chopped

  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional)

  • 1 tbsp oil (neutral or sesame)

  • Salt and white pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tsp sugar (optional)

  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a bowl.

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and green onions.

  • Add cabbage (and carrots if using). Stir-fry 4–5 minutes.

  • Return beef to pan and pour in sauce. Stir well and cook 2–3 more minutes.

  • Serve over rice and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles instead of beef.

  • Add chili sauce for heat or extra vegetables for variety.

  • Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.

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