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Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage

Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage in One Skillet

A quick and flavorful low-carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage dish, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mongolian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Beef lean preferred
  • 4 cups Cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp Soy Sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger fresh preferred
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until it's browned and no longer pink.
  2. Once the beef is browned, lower the heat and toss in diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the shredded cabbage, mixing it well with the beef and onion. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sesame oil, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze portions in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

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