Mongolian-Style Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Crispy Cabbage
Mongolian-Style Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Crispy Cabbage is a savory, satisfying dish that brings the bold flavors of Asian cuisine to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender ground beef paired with vibrant, crunchy cabbage, all seasoned with aromatic garlic and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this stir-fry can be served over fluffy rice or tossed with noodles for a complete meal. With its delightful balance of textures and flavors, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 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 soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Thinly slice the cabbage, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and finely slice the onion.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Mix in garlic, ginger, and onion; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the cabbage and cook until wilted but still crunchy (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce and hoisin sauce; toss to coat thoroughly and heat through (about 1 minute).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg