Healthy Cabbage & Beef stirfry

 

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Stir Fry:
1 tablespoon olive oil (or  sesame oil for extra flavor)
1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey for a lighter option)
4 cups shredded cabbage (green or Napa cabbage works great)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or snap peas
For the Sauce:
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional, or use sugar-free hoisin for keto)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
1 teaspoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
For Garnish:
Sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
Red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

1. Prep Your Ingredients
Shred the cabbage, slice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
Whisk together the sauce ingredients (soy  sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar,  sesame oil, sriracha, and cornstarch slurry) in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. Cook the  Ground Beef
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

3. Sauté the Veggies
Push the beef to one side of the skillet and add the sliced onion to the empty space. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, and any optional veggies (like mushrooms or bell peppers) and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Stir in the shredded cabbage and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens slightly but still retains some crunch.

5. Combine with the Sauce
Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and cabbage mixture.
Stir everything together and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.

6. Garnish & Serve
Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Serve hot as-is or over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or regular rice for a heartier meal.