Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage: 20-Minute Meal
Indulge in a quick and flavorful Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage dish that can be made in just 20 minutes! This savory meal combines lean ground beef with a delightful sweet and tangy sauce, all while keeping carbs to a minimum. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something healthy yet satisfying. Serve it over cauliflower rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete guilt-free dinner that the whole family will enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- ½ Head Cabbage (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 8 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp Ginger (minced)
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar Swerve
- ½ Cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium)
- ¼ Cup Hoisin Sauce
- 1 Cup Beef Broth
- 3 Tsp Cornstarch
- ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- ⅓ Cup Green Onions (diced)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Chop cabbage into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart for even cooking (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Push beef to one side; add garlic and ginger to the center of the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and red pepper flakes, cooking until cabbage softens (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar Swerve.
- In another bowl, combine cornstarch with beef broth to create a slurry. Stir this into the sauce mixture.
- Pour the sauce over beef and cabbage, stirring well to coat. Cook until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in diced green onions and cook for another minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg