Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage
A cozy, low-carb dish featuring ground beef and cabbage infused with garlic and soy sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos for low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add your ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, for about 5-7 minutes until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded cabbage, cooking for about 5 minutes until wilted.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and cabbage is tender but still crunchy.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
Tips: Don’t rush the browning of the beef for richer flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning as preferred.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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