Description
Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage is a quick, one-pan dinner that delivers bold garlic-ginger flavor with tender cabbage and juicy ground beef. Savory, slightly sweet, and naturally low in carbs, this Mongolian-inspired stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights and family-friendly meals with takeout-like taste minus the carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sugar-free brown sweetener
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened but still slightly crisp.
- Stir in soy sauce, sweetener, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until everything is well coated and flavorful.
- Serve warm, garnished as desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- This dish is naturally low in carbs and can be keto-friendly when served with cauliflower rice.
- Feel free to adjust red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- To reheat, warm on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Skillet
- Cuisine: Mongolian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage, Mongolian beef and cabbage, keto dinner, garlic ginger sauce, one-pan dinner, beef and cabbage stir-fry