High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry
This skillet dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that feels indulgent but comes together with nothing but whole, clean ingredients and a hot pan. The savory depth here comes from coconut aminos instead of conventional soy sauce, which means you skip the high fructose corn syrup and other additives that sneak into so many bottled condiments without a second glance. Ground beef gets seared until deeply browned, then tossed with tender cabbage, sweet carrots, fresh ginger, and a bright hit of lemon juice — it's bold, warming, and genuinely satisfying. The turmeric adds a gorgeous golden hue and an earthy undertone that ties everything together beautifully. Garlic-infused oil does the heavy lifting on aromatics, keeping the flavor rich and complex without any shortcuts. Finished with sliced green onions, cilantro, and a scatter of sesame seeds, this is the kind of bowl that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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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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