Description
This Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy meal that combines lean ground beef with vibrant vegetables like cabbage, bell pepper, and carrot, flavored with garlic and tamari sauce. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, it offers a satisfying balance of protein and fiber with a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups red or green cabbage, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
- 2 tbsp tamari sauce (or soy sauce/coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 8 oz lean ground beef
- 1 medium carrot, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat to prepare for cooking the ingredients.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Add 8 ounces of lean ground beef and 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the beef is cooking, chop 2 cups of cabbage, slice 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly slice 3 scallions, and cut 1 medium carrot into thin strips to have all ingredients ready.
- Add Vegetables and Flavorings: Add the chopped cabbage, carrot strips, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), another minced garlic clove, and the scallions to the skillet with the cooked beef.
- Cook the Cabbage Mixture: Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens slightly but still retains some crunch.
- Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the sliced red bell pepper, the last minced garlic clove, and 2 tablespoons of tamari sauce. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and mix in 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve the stir-fry immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute tamari sauce with soy sauce or coconut aminos if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option with less fat.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure the tamari or soy sauce used is certified gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
