Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal featuring savory ground beef, crunchy cabbage, and shiitake mushrooms stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, and classic Asian seasonings. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dish is easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and customizable, delivering bold flavors and a balanced nutritional profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, sliced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or any preferred mushrooms)
- 4 green onions, chopped (plus additional for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
Sauces and Oils
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the aromatics and beef.
- Sauté aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn them to release their full aroma.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the beef is fully browned and cooked through.
- Add mushrooms: Stir in the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until they soften and release their flavor.
- Cook the cabbage: Add the sliced cabbage to the pan and continue stirring for 5 to 7 minutes until the cabbage wilts and softens while maintaining slight crunch.
- Season the stir fry: Pour in soy sauce, optional oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as preferred.
- Finish with green onions: Remove the pan from heat and toss in the chopped green onions to add fresh flavor and crunch.
- Serve: Serve the stir fry hot over cooked rice and garnish with additional sliced green onions if desired for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- Use high heat to encourage proper searing and prevent steaming.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to maintain texture.
- Prep all ingredients before starting the cooking process for smooth workflow.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to control saltiness, add honey or hoisin for sweetness, or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Let the beef brown undisturbed briefly to enhance flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or soy sauce; avoid long microwave reheating to prevent sogginess.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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