Chicken Free Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

(18)

This skillet dinner is bold, satisfying, and packed with flavor — savory ground beef tossed with tender cabbage, sweet carrots, and a punchy sauce built from coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and a bright hit of lemon juice. The turmeric gives everything a gorgeous golden hue while adding a subtle warmth that ties the whole dish together. Garlic-infused oil does the heavy lifting in the aromatics department, delivering deep flavor without any fuss. Everything comes together in one pan over high heat, so you get those slightly caramelized edges on the cabbage that make a stir fry genuinely crave-worthy. Coconut aminos keep the sauce gluten-free and naturally sweet without overpowering the beef, and the finish of sliced green onion tops, cilantro, and sesame seeds adds freshness and texture right at the end. It's the kind of weeknight meal that feels like takeout but comes together entirely on your own terms, with every ingredient accounted for and nothing to second-guess.

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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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