Description
A sizzling 20-minute stir-fry combining lean ground beef with vitamin-rich cabbage and a zero-carb sweetener-based glaze. Perfect for healthy yet flavorful weeknight meals with a satisfying sweet-and-savory profile.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) extra-lean ground beef
1 head green cabbage (about 2 cups shredded)
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp ginger tea (or erythritol)
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup chopped kimchi (no fish) for umami
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (if desired glaze)
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high
Brown ground beef until fully cooked, drain excess fat
Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes; sauté 1 minute
Stir in shredded cabbage and toasted sesame oil
Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger tea, and kimchi
Simmer 5 minutes until cabbage wilts and glaze thickens
Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving
Notes
Substitute ground beef with chicken or turkey
Use coconut aminos for soy-free version
Store leftovers in air-tight container for up to 3 days
Meal prep containers work well for portion control
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Meals
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg