Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage
A quick and simple dish featuring ground beef and cabbage, flavored with ginger and soy sauce, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the grated ginger and soy sauce, mixing everything together well.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet and stir to combine. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but still has a nice crunch.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg