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Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry served over rice

Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry: Quick & Easy Weeknight Dinner

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  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Description

This Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Made with simple ingredients like ground beef, cabbage, mushrooms, and green onions, it delivers classic takeout taste with minimal effort.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 cups green cabbage, sliced
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or any preferred mushrooms)
  • 4 green onions, chopped (plus additional for garnish)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for 2–3 minutes until they begin to soften.

4. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring frequently, for 5–7 minutes or until the cabbage is tender but still crisp.

5. Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for another 1–2 minutes.

6. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, or other desired sauces to taste.

7. Garnish with additional green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles if desired.


Notes

You can customize this stir fry with your favorite vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas.

For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, or chili garlic sauce while cooking.

This dish works great as a meal prep option—store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg