Mongolian-Style Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Crispy Cabbage
Mongolian-Style Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Crispy Cabbage is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine right to your kitchen. This stir-fry combines tender ground beef with fresh, crunchy cabbage, all enveloped in a savory sauce made from soy sauce and hoisin. With aromatic garlic and ginger adding depth, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up a hearty meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Enjoy it over rice, in lettuce wraps, or alongside your favorite noodles for a versatile dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small onion, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing the cabbage, mincing the garlic, grating the ginger, and finely slicing the onion.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned thoroughly (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced onion and cabbage; cook until the cabbage is tender yet crisp (about 4–5 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce and hoisin sauce; mix well to combine.
- Serve hot immediately for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg