A delicious, low-carb twist on traditional Mongolian Beef, featuring savory ground beef and crunchy cabbage.
Author:sophiebennett
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Low Carb, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 small onion, finely diced
3 cups green cabbage, shredded
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos for low sodium)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Sauté the Aromatics: Heat up a large skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of sesame oil and toss in the finely diced onion. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the Garlic and Ginger: Next, add the minced garlic and ground ginger to the pan and sauté for another minute.
Cook the Beef: Push the onion and garlic mixture to the side and add the ground beef. Break it apart and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
Toss in the Cabbage: Add shredded cabbage and mix everything well. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sprinkle in red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Season and Garnish: Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat.
Serve It Up: Transfer to bowls and sprinkle with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds.
Notes
For added flavor, drizzle extra sesame oil on top before serving.