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Mongolian Ground Beef

Mongolian Ground Beef: Quick, Low-Carb Comfort in 25 Minutes

Mongolian Ground Beef is a quick, nutritious dish that combines savory flavors with low-carb ingredients for a delicious meal in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Cabbage
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 4 cups Cabbage shredded green or Napa
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil omit if allergic
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger or fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mongolian Ground Beef
  1. Begin by heating a large skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Once hot, add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is evenly browned with no pink remaining. Drain excess fat while keeping a little for flavor.
  2. Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until it becomes translucent and fragrant. Then, stir in the minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until the aroma fills the kitchen.
  3. Toss in the shredded cabbage, stirring to combine with the beef mixture. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the cabbage starts to wilt while maintaining a slight crunch.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Mix well for 2-3 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld.
  5. Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish stores well, making it perfect for quick reheats later in the week.

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