Description
A savory, low-carb twist on Mongolian flavors that combines seasoned ground beef with crisp-tender cabbage for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or low-sodium tamari/coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Mince the garlic, finely dice the onion, measure out the ground ginger, shred the green cabbage, and thinly slice the green onions. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set the sauce aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lean ground beef and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Then, add garlic and ground ginger, stirring for 30-60 seconds.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and aromatics. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Sauté the Cabbage: In a separate skillet, heat avocado oil and add shredded cabbage. Sauté for 5-8 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine and Serve: Add the beef mixture back into the pan with the cabbage and toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For added depth, let the sauce simmer longer. Garnish with lime juice or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: low carb, Mongolian beef, ground beef, cabbage, quick dinner