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Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe

Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe
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A quick and flavorful Chinese-style stir-fry featuring ground beef, crisp green cabbage, and earthy shiitake mushrooms, tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce blend. This hearty dish is perfect served over steamed rice for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Protein 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)

Aromatics and Sauces

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Cooking Oils and Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Serving

  • Cooked rice (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat the Oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare the cooking surface.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned throughout with no pink spots remaining.
  4. Add Mushrooms: Stir in the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they soften and release their flavor.
  5. Incorporate Cabbage: Add the sliced cabbage and stir continuously until it wilts and tenderizes, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Season the Stir-Fry: Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce if using, and sesame oil. Stir well to evenly coat all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Finish and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the chopped green onions. Serve the hot stir-fry over cooked rice and garnish with additional green onions as desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground pork or turkey for ground beef for a different flavor or leaner option.
  • If you prefer a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with firm tofu and use vegetarian oyster sauce.
  • Adjust soy sauce quantity based on your preferred saltiness and the type of soy sauce used (light or dark).
  • For some heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh sliced chili when cooking the aromatics.
  • Shiitake mushrooms can be replaced with cremini or button mushrooms if unavailable.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine or basmati rice but also works with noodles or cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.

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