Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
A flavorful and quick Chinese ground beef and cabbage stir fry featuring tender beef, crisp cabbage, and savory mushrooms coated in a delicious soy-based sauce. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner served over steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, sliced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or any preferred mushrooms)
- 4 green onions, chopped (plus additional for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
Sauces and Oils
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for stir-frying.
- Sauté aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, which enhances the flavor base.
- Cook beef: Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Cook mushrooms: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until they soften and release their flavor.
- Add cabbage: Add sliced cabbage to the skillet, stirring continuously until it wilts and softens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add sauces and season: Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish with green onions: Remove the skillet from heat and toss in chopped green onions for freshness and mild onion flavor.
- Serve: Serve the hot stir fry over cooked rice and garnish with additional green onions if desired.
Notes
- Oyster sauce is optional but adds a deeper umami flavor.
- You can use other mushrooms such as button or cremini if shiitake are unavailable.
- Adjust soy sauce for saltiness based on preference.
- To keep it low-carb, serve without rice or substitute with cauliflower rice.
- For more heat, add crushed red pepper flakes or chili oil during step 6.
