Description
This Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful 15-minute meal featuring lean ground beef sautéed with fresh vegetables like cabbage, bell pepper, scallions, and carrot. Enhanced with garlic, tamari sauce, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes, this dish is a healthy, low-carb stir-fry perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 8 oz lean ground beef
Vegetables
- 2 cups red or green cabbage, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, cut into thin strips
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
Seasonings and Oils
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tamari sauce (or soy sauce/coconut aminos)
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove to infuse the oil with flavor.
- Cook ground beef: Add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Prepare vegetables while beef cooks: While the beef is cooking, chop the cabbage, slice the red bell pepper and scallions, and cut the carrot into thin strips.
- Add cabbage and carrots: Add the chopped cabbage, carrot strips, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), another minced garlic clove, and the sliced scallions to the skillet with the beef.
- Cover and soften cabbage: Cover the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens slightly but still retains some crunch.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the red bell pepper, the last minced garlic clove, and the tamari sauce. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful stir-fry.
Notes
- Use tamari sauce to keep the dish gluten-free; substitute with soy sauce if preferred.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit for no heat.
- For a lower-fat version, use extra-lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Make sure not to overcook the vegetables to maintain texture and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
