20-Minute Low Carb Beef and Cabbage
20-Minute Low Carb Beef and Cabbage is a quick and flavorful stir-fry that brings together tender ground beef and vibrant cabbage in just 20 minutes. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering bold flavors and a satisfying crunch while keeping your carb intake low. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a versatile meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ head green cabbage, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
- Pour in soy sauce and sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if using); cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg