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Healthy Ground Beef & Cabbage

Healthy Ground Beef & Cabbage in Just 20 Minutes!

Enjoy a quick and satisfying Healthy Ground Beef & Cabbage dish packed with nutrition and flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 4 cups Cabbage Chopped; bok choy or collard greens can substitute.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for easier incorporation.
  • 1 thumb-sized piece Fresh Ginger Chopped; can substitute with ginger powder.
  • 3 tablespoons Tamari Sauce Use soy sauce for a non-gluten alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust according to spice tolerance.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1/4 cup Water Or low-sodium broth.
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Ground Beef & Cabbage
  1. Begin by preparing your ingredients: chop the cabbage into thin strips, mince garlic, and chop ginger.
  2. In a nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and brown for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Once the beef is browned, add the chopped cabbage, minced garlic, chili flakes, and tamari sauce. Stir and cover, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Uncover and add additional tamari sauce, olive oil, and chopped ginger. Stir and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish is low carb, gluten-free, and customizable with various veggies. Prep your ingredients ahead for a quicker cooking experience.

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