Description
A quick and flavorful low-carb stir-fry made with ground beef, tender cabbage, and a savory Mongolian-style sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp low-carb sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, low-carb sweetener, and sesame oil. Mix well to combine.
- Add shredded cabbage and toss with the beef mixture.
- Cook until cabbage softens but still retains a slight crunch.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Do not overcook cabbage to keep a pleasant texture.
- Adjust sweetness based on preference.
- Add sesame seeds for extra crunch.
- Works great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
