Description
A quick and comforting low-carb Mongolian-style dish made with savory ground beef, tender cabbage, and a rich, slightly sweet garlic-ginger sauce—all cooked in one pan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute or sweetener
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking briefly until fragrant.
- Add chopped cabbage and stir-fry until slightly softened but still crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, beef broth, and sweetener.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat evenly.
- Simmer for a few minutes until cabbage is tender and sauce thickens slightly.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and mix in green onions.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or red pepper flakes if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Use pre-shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix for convenience.
- Add extra vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for variety.
- Serve over cauliflower rice to keep it low carb and more filling.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
