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Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage

Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage in 30 Minutes

A quick and delicious Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage dish packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet Meal
  • 1 lb Ground Beef opt for lean ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Cabbage shredded
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger or fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes to taste
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions sliced
  • 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
  2. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, then drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add shredded cabbage and stir. Cook for about 5 minutes until the cabbage wilts but stays crunchy.
  5. Mix in soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.

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