Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage: 20-Minute Meal
Indulge in a quick and satisfying dinner with this Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage: 20-Minute Meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines savory ground beef with fresh cabbage in a flavorful sauce that’s both sweet and tangy. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare a healthy meal that’s low in carbs yet packed with deliciousness. Serve it over cauliflower rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete, guilt-free dining experience. This family-friendly recipe is sure to please everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- ½ Head Cabbage (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 8 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp Ginger (minced)
- ½ Cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium)
- ¼ Cup Hoisin Sauce
- 1 Cup Beef Broth
- ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar Swerve
- 3 Tsp Cornstarch
- ⅓ Cup Green Onions (diced)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Chop cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef for 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and red pepper flakes; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar swerve.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with beef broth.
- Combine both mixtures in the skillet; stir well and cook until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Finish with diced green onions; serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg