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Chinese ground beef and cabbage stir fry Recipe

Chinese ground beef and cabbage stir fry Recipe

4.8 from 19 reviews

A flavorful and easy-to-make Chinese ground beef and cabbage stir fry recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This dish combines the savory taste of ground beef with the crunch of cabbage and the umami flavor of shiitake mushrooms, all seasoned with traditional Chinese sauces and spices.

Ingredients

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Garlic and Ginger Mixture:

  • 0.8 oz garlic cloves, minced (4 large)
  • 0.5 oz ginger, grated (2 small knobs)

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 oz fresh shiitake, thinly sliced (4 large caps)
  • 12 oz green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt, divided
  • 1 tsp cumin powder, divided
  • 1 tsp shiitake mushroom bouillon (or chicken bouillon, optional)
  • Small splash Chinese shaoxing wine (Taiwanese michu, gluten-free mirin, or chicken stock)
  • Drizzle toasted sesame oil
  • Sprinkle Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru) (optional)
  • 1 bulb scallion, diced
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 0.5 tbsp dark soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 0.5 tbsp Chinese black vinegar (or aged balsamic vinegar)

Instructions

  1. Dice and chop: Prepare the garlic and ginger. Slice the shiitake.
  2. Cut cabbage: Thinly slice the green cabbage.
  3. Saute: Preheat a wok pan, add oil, garlic, ginger, and ground beef.
  4. Saute: Break up the beef, season, and add shiitake.
  5. Add sauce: Add cabbage, season, add bouillon, pour in sauce, and deglaze with wine.
  6. Serve: Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with cumin powder and gochugaru, drizzle with sesame oil, and garnish with scallions. Serve with rice.

Notes

  • You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch and color.
  • For a spicy kick, increase the amount of Korean red pepper flakes.

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Keywords: Chinese, ground beef, cabbage, stir fry, easy, quick, weeknight meal