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Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage

Savory Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage in 20 Minutes

Enjoy this quick and delicious Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mongolian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1/2 head Cabbage Use fresh cabbage for best texture.
For the Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can use vegetable oil as a substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced) Stick with fresh ginger for better flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste, or omit if desired.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Swerve Low-carb sweetener.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium) Tamari can be used for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce Homemade mixture can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Beef Broth Chicken broth can also be used.
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Can substitute with xanthan gum.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions (diced) Chives can be used as a substitute.
  • Sesame Seeds (optional) Skip if not available.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop half a head of fresh cabbage into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes till browned.
  3. Push beef to one side, add minced garlic and ginger, and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped cabbage and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar Swerve. In another bowl, mix cornstarch with beef broth.
  6. Pour sauce over beef and cabbage, stirring until well-coated. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Stir in diced green onions and cook for another minute.
  8. Serve with optional sesame seeds sprinkled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can easily be adapted with ground turkey or other low-carb vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition.

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