Description
Indulge in a quick and delicious Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage: 20-Minute Meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This savory dish combines tender ground beef with crunchy cabbage, all enveloped in a sweet and tangy sauce that will keep you coming back for more. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a healthy, satisfying dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Serve it over cauliflower rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete and guilt-free meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ head cabbage (chopped)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp brown sugar Swerve
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 tsp cornstarch
- ⅓ cup green onions (diced)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Chop cabbage into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Push beef to the side; add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- 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 slurry by mixing cornstarch with beef broth in another bowl; then combine with the sauce mixture.
- Pour over beef and cabbage; stir well and cook until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Add diced green onions; serve hot over cauliflower rice or as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg