A flavorful and healthy Chinese-inspired ground beef and cabbage stir fry layered into beautiful savory stacks. Packed with tender vegetables, lean protein, garlic, ginger, and Asian-style sauce, this dish is perfect for low-carb dinners, meal prep, or light comfort food.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🔹 Main Ingredients
- 450g (1 lb) lean ground beef
- 4 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 large carrot, shredded
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
🔹 Sauce
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar-free sweetener
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
🔹 Optional Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro 🌿
- Sriracha 🌶️
🍳 Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Ring mold or small bowl for stacking (optional)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Cook Ground Beef
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat
- Cook ground beef until browned
👉 Drain excess grease if needed
🔸 Step 2: Add Aromatics
- Stir in:
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green onions
- Cook for 1 minute until fragrant
🔸 Step 3: Add Vegetables
- Add cabbage and carrots
- Stir fry for 4–6 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp
🔸 Step 4: Add Sauce
- Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey
- Pour into skillet and toss well
✔ Sauce should lightly coat everything
🔸 Step 5: Form Stacks (Optional)
- Spoon mixture into ring mold or small bowl
- Press gently and invert onto plate for stacked presentation
🔸 Step 6: Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and extra green onions
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Cauliflower rice 🥦
- Jasmine rice 🍚
- Lettuce wraps 🥬
- Egg rolls 🥟
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Don’t overcook cabbage—it should stay slightly crisp
✔ Use lean beef for lighter meal
✔ Fresh ginger boosts authentic flavor
✔ Add mushrooms for extra umami
🔄 Variations
🌶️ Spicy Korean Style
Add gochujang or chili garlic sauce
🥚 Egg Roll Bowl Version
Add scrambled egg
🍄 Mushroom Beef Stir Fry
Add sliced mushrooms
🥬 Keto Version
Use sugar-free sweetener and serve with cauliflower rice
❓ FAQs
Can I use ground turkey or chicken?
Yes, both work beautifully.
Can I meal prep this?
Absolutely—stores well for 4 days.
Can I freeze it?
Yes, though cabbage texture softens slightly after thawing.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~220–320
- Protein: ~24g
- Carbs: ~8g
- Fat: ~14g
⚖️ WW Points (Estimated)
🔹 Lean Beef Version
👉 4–6 WW Points
✅ Extra Lean Ground Turkey Version
👉 2–4 WW Points
🔻 With Rice Included
👉 6–9 WW Points