Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet (Printable Version)

A flavorful one-pan meal combining ground beef, cabbage, and colorful vegetables in a savory soy-ginger sauce.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
02 - 1 pound ground beef
03 - ½ large head green cabbage, sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup shredded carrots
06 - 3 green onions, sliced

→ Seasonings & Sauce

07 - ½ teaspoon minced ginger
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
12 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - Sesame seeds for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks, for 5 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and brown sugar. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to develop flavors.
03 - Add sliced cabbage, red bell pepper, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
04 - In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and apple cider vinegar. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetable mixture in the skillet.
05 - Stir well to coat everything evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the skillet from heat.
06 - Transfer the stir-fry to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Make it low-carb by omitting the brown sugar, reducing carb count by 1 gram per serving.
02 - Thinly slice vegetables for quicker cooking and a pleasant texture.
03 - Use lean ground beef (90/10 recommended) to minimize excess grease.
04 - Drain any excess fat after browning the meat to prevent a greasy final dish.
05 - Cook vegetables until just tender to maintain some crunch rather than overcooking to sogginess.
06 - Season generously to enhance the dish's umami flavors according to your preference.

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