Mongolian-Style Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Crispy Cabbage
Mongolian-Style Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Crispy Cabbage is a quick and delicious option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This dish features tender ground beef stir-fried with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices, all topped off with a satisfying crunch from crispy cabbage. Rich in flavor yet simple to prepare, this one-pan meal can be customized with your favorite vegetables. It’s not just a feast for the taste buds, but also a nutritious choice packed with protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small onion, finely sliced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and slicing the cabbage, mincing the garlic, grating the ginger, and slicing the onion.
- Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Incorporate garlic, ginger, and onion; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in sliced cabbage; stir-fry until just tender but still crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce and hoisin sauce; mix well and cook for an additional minute before removing from heat.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or enjoy wrapped in lettuce leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg