Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage (Print Version)

Savory ground beef and cabbage stir-fry with Asian flavors of garlic, ginger and soy sauce, ready in just 25 minutes.

# Ingredients:

01 - 450g ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 1/2 small onion, finely diced
03 - 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

→ Sauce & Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos for low sodium)
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

# Steps:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
02 - Add the diced onion and garlic to the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft.
03 - Stir in the shredded cabbage and sauté until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.
04 - Add soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook another 2-3 minutes until cabbage is tender.
05 - Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For a lower sodium option, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
02 - Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
03 - This dish can be easily doubled for meal prep or serving a larger crowd.