Wheat 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 looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Savory ground beef gets tossed with tender cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, and a punchy sauce built from coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and a squeeze of lemon — all of it coming together in one pan over high heat for that satisfying, slightly caramelized finish. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting here as the soy sauce stand-in, bringing deep umami flavor without any wheat hiding in the bottle, which is the sneaky problem with so many stir fry sauces. Garlic-infused oil adds richness and that classic allium depth while keeping the ingredient list clean and straightforward. A hit of ground turmeric gives the whole dish a warm, golden hue and a subtle earthiness that makes it feel a little more special than your average ground beef scramble. Finish it with sliced green onion tops, a handful of fresh cilantro, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds and you've got a bowl that looks genuinely restaurant-worthy. It's bold, satisfying, and proof that skipping wheat doesn't mean skipping flavor.

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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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