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Mongolian ground beef served with cabbage on a plate

Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage

A fast, flavorful one-pan meal that’s low-carb friendly and ready on weeknights, with a savory Mongolian-style sauce tossed with ground beef and crisp cabbage.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 450 g ground beef
  • 1/2 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and softened.
  3. Stir in the shredded cabbage. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens but still keeps a slight texture.
  4. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ground ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together and cook for another 2–3 minutes so the flavors blend.
  5. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Serve warm, on its own or over cauliflower rice.

Notes

For meal prep, shred the cabbage and dice the onion up to 2 days ahead. Fully cooked mixture keeps 3–4 days in the fridge. Reheat gently to maintain cabbage texture.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low-Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Mongolian, Ground Beef, Low-Carb, Quick Dinner, One-Pan Meal