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Chinese ground beef and cabbage stir fry recipe

Chinese ground beef and cabbage stir fry recipe

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A flavorful and easy Chinese ground beef and cabbage stir fry recipe that is quick to make and perfect for a delicious weeknight meal. The dish is packed with umami flavors from shiitake mushrooms and seasoned with a variety of traditional Chinese sauces.

Ingredients

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Garlic and Ginger Mixture:

  • 0.8 oz garlic cloves (minced, about 4 large cloves)
  • 0.5 oz ginger (grated, about 2 small knobs)

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms (sliced into thin strips)
  • 12 oz green cabbage (or savoy cabbage, thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt (divided)
  • 1 tsp cumin powder (divided)
  • 1 tsp shiitake mushroom bouillon (or chicken bouillon, optional)
  • Small splash of Chinese shaoxing wine (or alternative)
  • Drizzle of toasted sesame oil
  • Sprinkle of Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru, optional)
  • 1 bulb scallion (diced)
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 0.5 tbsp dark soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 0.5 tbsp Chinese black vinegar (or aged balsamic vinegar)

Instructions

  1. Dice and Chop: Prepare garlic and ginger. Slice the shiitake.
  2. Cut Cabbage: Thinly slice the cabbage after removing the core.
  3. Saute: Preheat a wok and saute garlic, ginger, and ground beef.
  4. Season: Add salt, cumin powder, and shiitake. Keep stir-frying.
  5. Add Sauce: Include cabbage, remaining seasoning, and sauce. Stir-fry and deglaze with Chinese cooking wine.
  6. Serve: Garnish with cumin, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and scallions. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

  • You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra color and nutrition.

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Keywords: Chinese, Ground Beef, Cabbage, Stir Fry, Easy, Weeknight Meal