Macadamia Free Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

(18)

Macadamia Free Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

This skillet dinner is bold, satisfying, and packed with flavor from ginger, turmeric, and coconut aminos — a combination that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Ground beef gets seared until deeply browned, then tossed with tender cabbage and julienned carrots for a dish that hits every texture you want in a stir fry. The garlic-infused oil does a lot of heavy lifting here, building a savory base without any fuss, and the fresh lemon juice at the end brightens everything up beautifully. Coconut aminos bring that umami depth you'd expect from a classic stir fry sauce, keeping the ingredient list clean and straightforward. Because every component in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden ingredients sneaking in through a bottled sauce. A scatter of green onion tops and optional sesame seeds finishes the bowls with color and a little extra bite. It's the kind of weeknight meal that feels like more effort than it actually is — in the best possible way.

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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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