Description
This Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe is the ultimate go-to for an easy dinner or healthy lunch. It’s a low-carb skillet meal that’s quick to make, packed with bold flavor, and uses simple ingredients like ground beef, cabbage, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Perfect for busy nights, meal prep, or when you need low-carb dinner ideas that actually taste amazing. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, quick meal, or new food ideas, this easy recipe fits the bill.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tablespoons brown sugar or sugar substitute
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, mixed with water)
2 stalks green onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well to coat the beef.
4. Add cabbage and carrots. Cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
5. (Optional) Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with green onions and red pepper flakes or sriracha. Serve hot.
Notes
Swap ground beef with turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
For more heat, add extra sriracha or chili oil.
This dish is excellent for meal prep and stays tasty for several days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: low carb, easy dinner, Mongolian beef, ground beef, cabbage skillet