Healthy Chinese Ground Beef Cabbage (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 lb lean ground beef
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4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
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1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
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1 tsp sesame oil
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3 green onions, chopped
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or 1 tsp chili garlic sauce (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Slice the cabbage, shred the carrots, mince the garlic, and chop the green onions.
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Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up and browning it. Drain excess grease if needed.
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Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add the shredded carrots and sliced cabbage to the skillet. Stir and cook for 5–7 minutes, until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
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Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Add red pepper flakes or chili garlic sauce if using. Stir everything to coat well.
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Cook for 2 more minutes to heat through.
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Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and adjust seasoning to taste before serving.