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Ground Beef, Napa Cabbage & Carrot Stir Fry
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 554 kcal / serving
Ground beef, napa cabbage, and carrots come together in a quick stir-fry with garlicky notes and a glossy glaze from soy, honey, and sesame oil. It’s a reliable weeknight option with a satisfying mix of tender beef and crisp vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 2 mediumcarrots
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ¾ lblean ground beef
- ½ medium headnapa cabbage
From the pantry: crushed red pepper, honey, sesame seeds, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, virgin coconut oil
Cookware
chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · stirring spoon · vegetable peeler · whisk or fork
Directions
- Prepare the veg: wash and dry everything, peel the carrots and trim the ends, then coarsely grate them. Slice the napa cabbage into thin shreds and chop the green onions into short pieces.
- In a small bowl, mince the garlic and whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high, then swirl in the coconut oil to coat the bottom.
- Add the minced garlic and a pinch of crushed red pepper; cook just until fragrant, about 15–30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and crumbly, 3–5 minutes.
- Toss in the grated carrots and cabbage; cook, stirring, until the cabbage wilts, about 2–4 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the stir-fry and mix in about three‑quarters of the green onions; cook another 1–2 minutes, then serve topped with the remaining green onions and sesame seeds.
Two tips
- Prep ahead: grate the carrots and slice the cabbage and onions, then refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Serving idea: sprinkle a pinch more crushed red pepper at the table for extra heat, if desired.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 554 kcal
- Protein
- 37 g
- Carbs
- 19 g
- Fat
- 37 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 179 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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