Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage: 20-Minute Meal
Indulge in a flavorful and healthy meal with this Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage, ready in just 20 minutes! This dish features savory ground beef paired with a sweet and tangy sauce, all while keeping carbohydrates low. Perfect for busy weeknights, it offers a satisfying dining experience that the whole family will love. Serve it over cauliflower rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a delightful, guilt-free dinner that combines convenience with nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- ½ Head Cabbage (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 8 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp Ginger (minced)
- ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar Swerve
- ½ Cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- ¼ Cup Hoisin Sauce
- 1 Cup Beef Broth
- 3 Tsp Cornstarch
- ⅓ Cup Green Onions (diced)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Chop cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef for about 5–7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped cabbage and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar swerve.
- Mix cornstarch with beef broth to create a slurry; add to the sauce mixture.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and cabbage; stir well and cook until the sauce thickens (about 2–3 minutes).
- Finish with diced green onions and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg