Healthy Chinese Ground Beef (Printable Recipe)

Fast Chinese beef stir fry with cabbage, garlic, and ginger. Bold flavor, minimal effort.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
07 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
10 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ For Serving (Optional)

13 - Cooked jasmine or brown rice

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Wash and thinly slice the cabbage, julienne the carrot, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and slice the green onions. Measure all sauces and set aside.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add sliced cabbage and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until cabbage softens slightly but retains some crunch.
05 - Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and oyster sauce (if using). Stir to coat all ingredients evenly and allow flavors to blend briefly.
06 - Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning with red pepper flakes if desired. Sprinkle green onions on top before serving.
08 - Serve hot as-is or spoon over steamed jasmine or brown rice for a more filling meal.

# Extra Tips:

01 - To make this dish gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free or omit it.
02 - For optimal texture, avoid overcooking the cabbage; it should remain slightly crisp.
03 - This recipe stores well and makes an excellent meal prep option when refrigerated in airtight containers.

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