Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry
This quick and easy Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry is a delicious and nutritious meal that combines tender beef slices with crunchy cabbage and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's packed with flavor and can be on your table in less than 30 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 bowls for ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing the beef, cabbage, bell pepper, and onion. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch (if using); set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the sliced beef and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the cabbage is wilted.
- Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients and heat through for an additional 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
Feel free to add, substitute, or omit any vegetables according to your preference or availability.
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers.
This dish is best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.