Description
This Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, savory dish loaded with tender beef, crisp cabbage, and earthy shiitake mushrooms. It’s seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of oyster sauce (optional), making it a flavorful, satisfying meal. Perfect for busy nights, this stir fry comes together in just 20 minutes and pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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4 cups green cabbage, sliced
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1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or any preferred mushrooms)
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4 green onions, chopped (plus additional for garnish)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 inch ginger, minced
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
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Cook Ground Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and green onions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add Vegetables: Add sliced cabbage and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
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Season: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Serve: Spoon the stir fry over cooked rice and garnish with additional green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
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Substitutes: If you don’t have shiitake mushrooms, feel free to use button or cremini mushrooms.
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Flavor Boost: For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha sauce.
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Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg