Mongolian-Style Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Crispy Cabbage
Mongolian-Style Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Crispy Cabbage is a delightful weeknight dish that brings together savory ground beef and crunchy cabbage for a meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious. This quick stir-fry, bursting with aromatic flavors from garlic and ginger, can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy families. With its ease of customization, you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences or use what you have on hand. Whether served over rice or noodles, this dish promises to deliver a hearty and delicious dinner experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small onion, finely sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and slicing the vegetables.
- Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
- Cook the ground beef in the skillet until browned, approximately 5–7 minutes; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced onion; stir frequently until fragrant (2–3 minutes).
- Introduce the sliced cabbage and toss until slightly wilted but still crunchy.
- Pour in soy sauce and hoisin sauce; stir to coat everything evenly and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg