Easy Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
One night, I needed to make dinner but didn’t have much in the fridge. I had some ground beef and a head of cabbage sitting on the counter. Instead of stressing about what to make, I decided to keep it simple—cook the beef, add some cabbage, and season it well.What I didn’t expect was how good it would turn out. The beef was packed with flavor, the cabbage soaked up all the seasonings, and everything came together in one pan in less than 30 minutes. Now, this beef and cabbage stir fry is one of my favorite easy meals—quick, hearty, and budget-friendly!
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- ½ head of cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (about 5–6 minutes).
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the sliced onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens.
- Stir in the shredded cabbage and continue cooking for 4–5 minutes until it softens but still has some crunch.
- Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve hot over rice or noodles.