Irresistibly Easy Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Enjoy this Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage, a quick and healthy meal featuring savory beef and vibrant cabbage.
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Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
For the Main Dish
- 1 pound Ground Beef Can be swapped for ground turkey, chicken, or pork.
- 4 cups Cabbage Green or savoy cabbage recommended.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated.
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free option.
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Substitute Like Swerve or monk fruit.
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Or use vegetable oil or olive oil.
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
- ¼ cup Green Onions Sliced.
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional for garnish.
- Salt To taste.
- Pepper To taste.
- Red Pepper Flakes Optional for spice.
Instructions
How to Make Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage
- Start by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, browning it while breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar substitute, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Mix until the beef is evenly coated.
- Fold in the chopped cabbage, reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the cabbage is tender yet still crisp.
- Uncover, toss in sliced green onions, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Notes
For a touch of flavor, sprinkle some additional sesame seeds on top before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg