Mongolian Ground Beef And Cabbage Recipe
A delicious and hearty dish that's quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it perfect for a weeknight meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced about 1 small head
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the sliced cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is tender.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this mixture over the beef and cabbage, stirring well to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra color and nutrition.
Serve this dish over rice or noodles for a more filling meal or enjoy it on its own.