Celery Free Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

(18)

This skillet dinner brings together savory ground beef, tender wilted cabbage, and sweet julienned carrots in a sauce that's bright, warming, and deeply satisfying. The combination of coconut aminos, fresh lemon juice, and grated ginger creates a punchy, umami-rich glaze that coats every bite without relying on any soy or hidden additives. Garlic-infused oil does the heavy lifting on aromatics, giving you that classic stir-fry depth while keeping the ingredient list clean and straightforward. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue that makes the whole dish look as good as it tastes. Many packaged stir-fry sauces and pre-seasoned proteins sneak in celery seed or celery extract, so cooking from scratch here is genuinely the smarter move. Finished with sliced green onion tops, fresh cilantro, and a scatter of sesame seeds, it's the kind of weeknight bowl that feels a little special without requiring much effort at all.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, julienned or coarsely grated
3 tbsp garlic-infused oil, divided
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp salt, or to taste
3 green onions (green tops only), thinly sliced

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then break it apart and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned throughout with no pink remaining and an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), about 5–6 minutes total. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
2
Return the skillet to high heat and add the remaining 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil. Add the carrots and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes until slightly softened.

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