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A savory skillet of browned ground beef and shredded cabbage with green onions and sesame seeds

Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef (85% lean)
  • 6 cups Green cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Low -sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 cloves Garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup Green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, sweetener, minced ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
  3. Cook the beef, breaking it into crumbles, until fully browned and no longer pink.
  4. Drain the excess grease from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon of fat for sautéing.
  5. Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the cabbage softened but still retains a slight crunch.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and cabbage mixture.
  7. Toss frequently for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce is well incorporated and the mixture is heated through.
  8. Remove from heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.