Description
Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef & Cabbage is a quick and savory dinner option that is low in carbs. This dish features tender cabbage and juicy ground beef in a flavorful Mongolian-inspired sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute (allulose, monk fruit, or erythritol)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Push the beef to one side. Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to the empty side of the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then mix with the beef.
- Stir in soy sauce or coconut aminos and your chosen sweetener. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cabbage and stir to combine. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage softens but still has some crunch.
- Sprinkle in red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is ideal for a keto lifestyle.
- Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Low Carb Mongolian Ground Beef, Ground Beef Recipe, Low Carb Dinner