Description
This Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe is a quick and healthy weeknight dinner packed with flavor. Perfect for keto or low-carb lifestyles, it features caramelized beef, tender cabbage, and a savory-sweet Mongolian-inspired sauce in one skillet. Great for meal prep and easy to freeze!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add the sliced cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.
4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce or coconut aminos, brown sugar substitute, and red pepper flakes. Pour into skillet.
5. Stir well to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil and top with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
This dish is perfect for meal prep—it tastes even better the next day.
You can swap the cabbage with coleslaw mix to save prep time.
For extra heat, increase the red pepper flakes or add sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg