Description
Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage: Savory, slightly sweet, and bursting with bold Asian-inspired flavors, this fast one-pan dinner is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender ground beef, crisp cabbage, garlic and fresh ginger come together in a glossy sesame-soy glaze for a satisfying, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- ½ cup green onions, sliced
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp soy sauce alternative (gluten free, halal-friendly)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp monk fruit sweetener or sugar-free maple syrup
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and green onions. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cabbage and cook until softened but still slightly crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix coconut aminos, soy sauce alternative, rice vinegar, and sweetener.
- Pour sauce over the beef and cabbage, stirring to coat evenly.
- Simmer for 3–4 minutes until flavors meld. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Optional red pepper flakes add heat if desired.
- This dish is gluten-free; using gluten-free coconut aminos and soy sauce alternative keeps it suitable for gluten-free and Halal diets when beef is halal-certified.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days. Reheat in the microwave or a skillet.
- For a milder sauce, reduce the coconut aminos or omit the extra salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage, Mongolian beef with cabbage, gluten-free Mongolian beef, weeknight dinner, one-pan recipe