Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage: 20-Minute Meal
Indulge in a quick and delicious Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes! This savory dish features ground beef sautéed with fresh cabbage, garlic, and ginger, all enveloped in a sweet and tangy sauce made with low-sodium soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s not only nutritious but also satisfying without the excess carbs. Enjoy it on a bed of cauliflower rice or alongside steamed veggies for a wholesome dinner your whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ head cabbage (chopped)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar substitute
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- Cornstarch (for thickening)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped cabbage and red pepper flakes; cook until the cabbage softens, around 5 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar substitute in a bowl.
- Combine cornstarch with beef broth to create a slurry; add to the sauce mixture and stir well.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and cabbage; cook until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in diced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg