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Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage

Delicious Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage Delight

This Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe is a flavorful, quick meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meat and Base
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken for leaner option
  • 4 cups Cabbage shredded, preferably green cabbage
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
For the Aromatics and Flavoring
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger or fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds optional but recommended

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat over medium heat. Add the ground beef, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned and crumbly. Stir occasionally and carefully drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
  3. Stir in the shredded cabbage, mixing thoroughly with the beef mixture. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the cabbage becomes wilted yet retains a slight crunch.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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