Low-Carb Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage (Keto Dinner)
A bold, low-carb stir-fry featuring savory ground beef and tender cabbage tossed in a Mongolian-style garlic ginger sauce. Fast, filling, and gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2–3 green onions, chopped
¼ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 tbsp low-carb brown sweetener
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
Optional: red chili flakes
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain if needed.
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Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
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Stir in soy sauce, sweetener, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
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Add cabbage and stir-fry until wilted but still slightly crisp, 5–7 minutes.
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Fold in green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Notes
Use coconut aminos for soy-free. Stores well in fridge up to 4 days. Freeze leftovers if needed.