Easy Asian Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry
This quick and flavorful ground beef and cabbage stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights! Packed with wholesome ingredients, it's paleo and Whole30-friendly, coming together in under 30 minutes. Serve it over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 360kcal
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Stir Fry
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or preferred cooking oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1- inch piece of ginger grated
- 1 head of cabbage thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Green onion slices and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cabbage, carrots, and prepared sauce. Cook, stirring, until the cabbage is wilted and the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Recipe Variations
Add more veggies: Try adding cubed sweet potatoes, bell peppers, broccoli, or double up on any listed vegetables.
Make it spicier: Increase the crushed red pepper for extra heat, or reduce it for a milder version.
Swap the protein: Substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or pork.
Storage Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
For longer storage, freeze for up to a couple of weeks.
Meal Prep Tips
Let the stir fry cool completely before portioning into meal prep containers.
Add a base of rice to each container, then top with the stir fry.
Seal tightly and refrigerate. Reheat in the microwave for about 2 minutes before serving.
Add more veggies: Try adding cubed sweet potatoes, bell peppers, broccoli, or double up on any listed vegetables.
Make it spicier: Increase the crushed red pepper for extra heat, or reduce it for a milder version.
Swap the protein: Substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or pork.
Storage Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
For longer storage, freeze for up to a couple of weeks.
Meal Prep Tips
Let the stir fry cool completely before portioning into meal prep containers.
Add a base of rice to each container, then top with the stir fry.
Seal tightly and refrigerate. Reheat in the microwave for about 2 minutes before serving.