Beef · 30 min
Weeknight Beef & Cabbage Stir Up
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 708 kcal / serving
A quick, crunchy-sturdy beef and cabbage dish with bright lime and ginger notes. It comes together in 30 minutes, making clean flavors for a weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- 1 lblean ground beef
- ½lime
- 1 medium headnapa cabbage
- ½ mediumred onion
- limes
- red onions
From the pantry: black pepper, chili-garlic sauce, salt, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, virgin coconut oil
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater (optional) · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · stirring spoon
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Produce
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- ½lime
- 1 medium headnapa cabbage
- ½ mediumred onion
- limes
- red onions
Meat & seafood
- 1 lblean ground beef
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| ginger root | 1 (1 inch) piece | 2 (1 inch) pieces | 3 (1 inch) pieces |
| lean ground beef | 1 lb | 2 lb | 3 lb |
| lime | ½ | 1 | |
| napa cabbage | 1 medium head | 2 medium heads | 3 medium heads |
| red onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
| limes | 1 ½ |
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Directions
- 1. Prep all produce: wash the napa cabbage, onion, garlic, and ginger, then dry and slice as directed.
- 2. Brown the beef: heat a skillet over medium-high, add oil, and cook the ground beef, breaking it apart until it’s browned and crumbly; season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- 3. Mince aromatics: peel and finely mince the garlic and ginger, and thinly slice the onion.
- 4. Sauté aromatics: return the skillet to medium heat with a little oil, add onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 5. Slice the cabbage: trim the root, halve the cabbage, and thinly slice crosswise.
- 6. Cook the cabbage: add the cabbage to the skillet and stir until it begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7. Finish the dish: juice the lime into a small bowl and return the beef to the skillet; season with soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and chili-garlic sauce, mixing to combine.
- 8. Plate and serve: divide the beef and cabbage mixture into bowls and enjoy.
- tips':['Prep the onion, garlic, and ginger ahead for faster assembly tonight.','Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently, or use the mix as a filling for lettuce wraps.'],
- metaTitle
- Weeknight Beef & Cabbage Stir-Up
- metaDescription
- A quick ground beef, napa cabbage, garlic, ginger, lime, and soy sauce stir-fry with sesame oil and chili-garlic sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
Two tips
- Prep the onion, garlic, and ginger ahead for faster assembly tonight.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently, or use the mix as a filling for lettuce wraps.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 708 kcal
- Protein
- 49 g
- Carbs
- 21 g
- Fat
- 49 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 190 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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