Description
Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage is a delightful one-pan dish that combines succulent ground beef with crunchy cabbage, creating a hearty meal bursting with flavor. With the aromatic notes of garlic and ginger, this dish offers a savory sauce that brings every ingredient to life. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it takes just 30 minutes to whip up, making it both a quick and satisfying option. Serve it in lettuce wraps for a fun twist or over cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative that everyone will love. This recipe is adaptable to your pantry staples, ensuring you can enjoy robust flavors no matter what you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar substitute, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until combined.
- Fold in chopped cabbage and cover; cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in green onions; season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Cook for an additional few minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg