Healthy Chinese Ground Beef Cabbage
INGREDIENTS:
01 – 1 pound lean ground beef
02 – 1/2 medium green cabbage, thinly sliced
03 – 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 – 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Aromatics
05 – 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 – 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Sauces and Seasonings
07 – 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
08 – 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 – 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
10 – 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Thickener
11 – 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
12 – 2 green onions, sliced
To Serve
13 – Cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
DIRECTIONS:
01 – Place a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high flame and add the sesame oil.
02 – Add the ground beef to the hot oil and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until thoroughly browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 – Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the beef. Stir constantly and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
04 – Introduce the sliced cabbage and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage is just tender but still crisp.
05 – Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and oyster sauce. Combine thoroughly to distribute flavors.
06 – Add the cornstarch slurry. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the contents evenly.
07 – Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes if desired for extra heat.
08 – Remove from heat. Top with sliced green onions and serve immediately, either on its own or over steamed jasmine or brown rice.