🥢 Savory Garlic-Ginger Beef & Cabbage Skillet Stir-Fry
🍖 Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef (or thinly sliced steak)
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1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
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1 medium onion, sliced or diced
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated or minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
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2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for depth of flavor)
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1–2 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice (for brightness)
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1–2 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional, for heat)
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2 tbsp neutral oil (like canola or avocado oil)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Sesame seeds and green onions, for garnish (optional)
🔪 Instructions:
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Cook the beef:
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add ground beef and break it up with a spatula.
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Cook until browned and slightly crispy. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Add aromatics:
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Push beef to the side of the skillet.
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Add a little more oil if needed, then sauté garlic, ginger, and onions until fragrant (about 2–3 minutes).
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Stir in cabbage:
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Add sliced cabbage and toss with beef and aromatics.
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Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until cabbage is wilted but still has a bit of crunch.
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Season:
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Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili sauce.
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Mix well and taste — adjust seasoning as needed with more soy sauce, vinegar, or spice.
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Finish & garnish:
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Turn off the heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if using.
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🍚 Serve with:
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Steamed rice or jasmine rice
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Rice noodles or soba noodles
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Cauliflower rice (for low-carb option)
🥄 Tips:
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Swap ground beef for ground pork, turkey, or tofu for variation.
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Add carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas for more veg.
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Double the sauce ingredients for a saucier version.
Want a meal-prep version or a low-sodium variant? I can tweak it for that too.
