Description
A quick and flavorful low-carb one-pan dish featuring savory ground beef and tender cabbage in a rich, garlicky Mongolian-style sauce with a hint of sweetness.
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 to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook until it begins to soften.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, beef broth, and sweetener.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the beef and cabbage evenly.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the cabbage is tender and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the top and stir in sliced green onions.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or red pepper flakes if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Pre-shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix can save time.
- Add extra vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for more variety.
- Serve over cauliflower rice to keep it low carb.
- 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
