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Mongolian Cabbage with Ground Beef

Mongolian Cabbage with Ground Beef for a Quick, Tasty Dinner

Mongolian Cabbage with Ground Beef is a quick, hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender beef and crisp cabbage.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mongolian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Lean ground beef such as 80/20 recommended.
  • 1 head Cabbage Shredded.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Optional, hoisin sauce as vegetarian alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Canola oil can be used instead.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh ginger, minced.
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Salt
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Finely shred half a head of cabbage, chop one medium onion, and mince three cloves of garlic along with one tablespoon of fresh ginger.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add one pound of ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Push the browned beef to one side and add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in shredded cabbage, three tablespoons of soy sauce, one tablespoon of oyster sauce (if using), and black pepper and salt to taste. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for added nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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