Description
This Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe delivers all the sweet-savory punch of takeout Mongolian beef in a healthier, one-pan meal. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for low-carb, keto, and gluten-free lifestyles.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute (like Swerve or monk fruit)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add avocado or olive oil. Cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Stir in garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sweetener. Pour over beef and stir to combine.
4. Add thinly sliced cabbage and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes, until tender but slightly crisp.
5. Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve hot—plain or over cauliflower rice.
Notes
Make sure to slice the cabbage thinly for faster and even cooking.
Use coconut aminos for a soy-free, gluten-free option.
Leftovers taste even better the next day and are great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: low-carb, keto, stir-fry, beef, Mongolian, cabbage