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Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry

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This Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, nutritious, and flavorful meal. Ground beef is stir-fried with crisp cabbage and vibrant vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce, ready in under 30 minutes for a balanced and satisfying dinner.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or leaner)
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional for sweetness)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Red pepper flakes or Sriracha (optional for heat)
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (6–8 minutes).
  2. Drain excess fat and season the beef with garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Push the beef to one side of the pan and add a little more oil. Add onion, carrot, and bell pepper, stir-frying for 2–3 minutes until softened slightly.
  4. Add sliced cabbage and continue stir-frying for 3–4 minutes until it wilts but retains a slight crunch.
  5. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, a splash of vinegar, and honey (if using). Toss everything together and stir-fry for another minute. Add red pepper flakes or Sriracha for heat if desired.
  6. Finish with sesame oil, taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then remove from heat.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter option, swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
  • For a low-carb version, skip rice or noodles and double the cabbage.
  • Boost the veggies by adding mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, or snap peas.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free oyster or hoisin sauce.
  • Increase the sauce ingredients for a saucier dish and thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired.

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