Description
A quick and flavorful skillet dish that captures the essence of egg rolls without the wrapper, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground ginger (or 1 tbsp freshly grated)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)
- ¼ tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the ground beef and break it into pieces with a spatula. Cook for 4-6 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
- Season the beef with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Stir in the diced onion and grated carrot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion softens.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the cabbage and sprinkle the ground ginger over the mixture.
- Pour in the soy sauce, add sesame oil, and stir to combine.
- Continue to sauté for 5-7 minutes until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.
- Remove from heat and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving warm.
Notes
Can be served on its own or with steamed rice or in lettuce wraps. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: egg roll, low-carb, Asian-inspired, quick dinner, skillet meal