Name: Ginger Beef and Cabbage Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger; 1 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, shredded; 3 tablespoons coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, optional; 2 green onions, sliced; Salt and pepper to taste

A cast-iron skillet of ground beef with shredded cabbage, carrots and sliced green onions

This skillet has that takeout-style flavor, but it's packed with protein and vegetables and only uses one skillet.

Optional additions: sliced mushrooms, water chestnuts, or a little sriracha for heat.

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 375
Protein: 36 g

Serving: About 1 1/2 cups (1/4 of the recipe). Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds.
Add cabbage and carrots. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but still has a little crunch.
Stir in coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.
Top with sliced green onions and serve.