Description
A quick and flavorful Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry recipe featuring tender shredded cabbage, savory ground beef, and aromatic garlic and ginger. Served over nutty brown rice, this stir fry is a wholesome and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef (like Moink)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons freshly minced ginger
- 1 head green cabbage (about 10–12 cups shredded)
- 2 tablespoons tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: chopped green onion for garnish
Rice
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Cook the beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt, and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Add a little oil if using extra lean beef.
- Sauté onions: Push the beef to one side of the pan or remove and set aside briefly. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add shredded cabbage, tamari or gluten-free soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Toss everything together and cook uncovered until the cabbage is wilted and tender, approximately 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and sprinkle chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot as is or over cooked brown rice.
- Prepare brown rice: Combine 1 cup brown rice with 2 cups water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 40 minutes. Turn off heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Add optional chopped green onions for a fresh garnish.
- You can substitute brown rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for variation.
- If using extra lean beef, add a teaspoon of oil when cooking the beef to prevent sticking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
