Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)
- ¼ tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground beef and cook for about five minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and no longer pink; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the diced onion and grated carrot, cooking for five to seven minutes and stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucence appears at the edges.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another thirty seconds, stirring constantly so the garlic becomes fragrant without browning excessively.
- Add the cabbage, ground ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar, then continue to sauté for five to seven minutes until the cabbage is tender and slightly wilted but still retains a bit of bite.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if using, then serve warm for best texture and aroma.
Notes
Ensure to heat the pan truly hot for the best searing. Adjust soy sauce and salt at the end for flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg