Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry Stack

🥢 Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry Stack

🌟 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef

• 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded

• 1 cup carrots, julienned

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1-inch piece ginger, grated

• 3 green onions, chopped

• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for depth)

• 1–2 tsp toasted sesame oil

• 1 tsp chili flakes or sriracha (optional for heat)

• 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

🔥 Instructions

1. Brown the Beef:
   Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

2. Add Aromatics:
   Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Toss in Veggies:
   Add cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until veggies are tender but still crisp.

4. Flavor it Up:
   Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together.

5. Stack & Serve:
   On a plate, layer cabbage at the bottom, top with stir-fried beef and veggies, and sprinkle green onions & sesame seeds.

6. Optional:
   Serve with brown rice, cauliflower rice, or enjoy as a low-carb bowl.

💡 Tips

• For extra crunch, add water chestnuts or snap peas.

• Use 93% lean beef or ground turkey for a lighter option.

• Make it meal-prep friendly by storing portions in containers for up to 4 days.