Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry

Introduction

This Healthy Chinese Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful skillet meal that comes together in minutes while staying light, balanced, and deeply satisfying. With lean ground beef, fresh cabbage, crisp carrots, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this simple dish delivers classic Chinese-inspired flavors without fuss. Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup easy, and the combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and optional hoisin creates a savory-sweet glaze that coats the meat and vegetables beautifully.

This dish is designed to be both hearty and healthy, relying on fresh produce and lean protein to create a filling meal without heaviness. The cabbage softens slightly while keeping a tender-crisp bite, the carrots add natural sweetness, and the ground beef soaks up the aromatics and sauce. Finished with green onions and sesame seeds, it’s a vibrant skillet dinner that feels restaurant-worthy yet is incredibly simple to prepare at home. Ready in just about 25 minutes, it’s great for weeknights, meal prep, or anytime you want big flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients