Cabbage Stir Fry
This Cabbage Stir Fry with ground beef, tender cabbage, and a spicy garlic sauce is an easy 30-minute dinner that beats Chinese takeout.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (see note below for substitutions)
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped into ½-inch pieces about 1 cup
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste or Sriracha hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 medium head green cabbage shredded thin, about 8-10 cups worth
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 green onions sliced thin
- black and / or white sesame seeds
- optional Bang Bang sauce or additional Sriracha
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef. Add the onion, the garlic, and the ginger and continue cooking and stirring for about 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- While the beef and onion are cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, chili paste, and cornstarch in a small glass or bowl. Set aside. Pour in the sauce and stir to mix throughout.
- Stir in the cabbage and reduce the heat to medium. Cover with a lid for about 3 minutes, until it begins to soften. Uncover and continue cooking uncovered for an additional minute or two, as needed, until the sauce has mostly been absorbed and the cabbage is tender-crisp.
- Taste the stir fry and adjust the salt and pepper, as desired. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Drizzle with additional sauces, if desired.
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Notes
Ground chicken, ground turkey, or ground pork may all be substituted here. TVP is also a great option if that's more your style. Regardless of your choice, you'll want to taste before serving, because this recipe is written specifically for ground beef. When I tested it with ground chicken and pork, I needed a bit more salt in order to hit the same flavor profile. So, adjust as desired for your tastes.