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Close-up of a bowl filled with Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage stir-fry.

Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage

A quick and flavorful Chinese-inspired dish featuring savory ground beef and tender cabbage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-fry
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 4 cups Cabbage shredded
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add shredded cabbage to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender-crisp.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and cabbage mixture. Stir well to coat everything and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  6. Serve hot, optionally over rice.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger. You can also add other vegetables like sliced carrots or bell peppers.