Description
Savory egg roll stir-fry delight brings Chinese takeout flavors directly into home kitchens with quick, satisfying comfort. Crispy vegetables and seasoned protein dance together, creating a delicious one-pan meal you can enjoy in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef (85/15)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Vegetables:
- 3 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- ½ onion, finely diced
- 1 carrot, julienned or coarsely grated
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Garnish (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, drizzling olive oil to coat the surface. Introduce ground beef, fragmenting it into smaller clusters while searing until completely browned and no traces of pink remain.
- Incorporate diced onions and julienned carrots into the sizzling meat mixture. Allow vegetables to soften and caramelize, stirring intermittently to prevent sticking and ensure uniform cooking.
- Tumble minced garlic into the skillet, quickly rotating the contents to distribute the aromatic ingredient without scorching. The kitchen will fill with a rich, savory fragrance.
- Cascade thinly sliced cabbage into the pan, accompanying it with ground ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of granulated sugar. Toss the ingredients thoroughly, permitting them to meld and develop deep, complex flavors.
- Continue sautéing the mixture until cabbage becomes translucent and slightly wilted, maintaining a slight crispness. The stir-fry should appear glossy and well-integrated.
- Transfer the vibrant mixture to serving bowls, finishing with a sprinkle of chopped green onions and a delicate dusting of sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by having all ingredients chopped and measured before starting to cook, ensuring a smooth and quick stir-fry process.
- Break ground beef into small, uniform pieces while cooking to create even texture and prevent large clumps in your final dish.
- Watch garlic carefully during cooking to avoid burning, as it can quickly turn bitter and ruin the delicate flavor profile of the stir-fry.
- Adjust cabbage cooking time based on your preference for crunchiness – shorter cooking maintains more texture, while longer cooking softens the vegetable.
- Enhance flavor by using toasted sesame oil instead of regular sesame oil, which adds a deeper, nuttier taste to the stir-fry.
- Optional toppings like green onions and sesame seeds can elevate the dish’s visual appeal and add an extra layer of crunch and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg