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Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry is delicious!

 
This low-carb twist on Mongolian beef features ground beef and sautéed cabbage in a savory, slightly sweet sauce for a fast, keto-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar substitute, vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Add shredded cabbage and cook until tender, about 5–7 minutes.
  5. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Use a cast iron skillet for a better sear.
  • Adjust sweetness based on your preferred low-carb sweetener.
  • Great for meal prep—stays fresh up to 4 days refrigerated.
  • Add sliced bell peppers or carrots for more vegetables.
  • Goes well with cauliflower rice.

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