Hazelnut Free Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

(18)

This skillet dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that comes together fast and tastes like you actually tried. Ground beef gets seared until deeply browned, then tossed with tender cabbage, sweet carrots, and a punchy sauce built from coconut aminos, fresh ginger, lemon juice, and turmeric — bold, warming flavors that hit every note without relying on anything from a tree nut. Stir fries can sometimes feel like a minefield when you're scanning labels on bottled sauces, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The garlic-infused oil does a lot of heavy lifting, adding savory depth while keeping the whole dish naturally free from common allergen concerns. A scatter of green onion tops and optional sesame seeds and cilantro finish it off with freshness and a little crunch. It's satisfying enough to stand on its own in a bowl, but would be just as good spooned over rice or cauliflower rice if you want to stretch it further.

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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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