Ingredients
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This recipe is about simplicity, using ingredients that are likely already in your pantry or easy to find at your local grocery store. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small head of cabbage, shredded
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
If you’re out of oyster sauce, don’t worry! A splash of hoisin sauce or even a bit more soy sauce can do the trick. For a vegetarian twist, swap the ground beef with tofu or your favorite plant-based protein.
Instructions
Let’s walk through the steps to bring this flavorful dish to your dinner table:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, mixing to coat the beef evenly.
- Add the cabbage and carrot, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
From my experience, the key to a great stir-fry is high heat and quick cooking. It keeps the vegetables crisp and vibrant, while the flavors meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International