Chinese Ground Beef And Cabbage Stir Fry With Ginger
This Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry with Ginger is a flavorful and quick dish that combines tender ground beef with crisp cabbage and aromatic ginger. It's perfect for a weeknight meal and can be served over rice or noodles for a complete dinner.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 cutting board
- 1 spatula
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 inches fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil Drizzle right before serving for added flavor.
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Start by preparing all your ingredients. Thinly slice the cabbage and onion, mince the garlic and ginger.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until it is browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced cabbage. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is wilted but still crunchy.
- Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using). Mix thoroughly to ensure everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle with sesame oil right before serving for added flavor.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
For added heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or some sliced fresh chili.
Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
This stir fry is perfect served over steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.