Yeast Free Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry
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 and sweet julienned carrots, all coated in a glossy, umami-rich sauce built from coconut aminos and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice. The turmeric adds a warm, earthy depth and a gorgeous golden color that makes the whole dish pop in the bowl. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting here — they deliver that soy-sauce-style richness without any fermentation byproducts, which is exactly what makes this stir fry a smart pick when you're avoiding yeast and yeast-derived ingredients. Fresh ginger bloomed in the center of the hot pan gives the whole dish an aromatic backbone that store-bought sauces just can't replicate. A finish of sliced green onion tops, cilantro, and sesame seeds keeps things fresh and a little fancy without any extra fuss. It's hearty, colorful, and genuinely satisfying — the kind of bowl you'll want on repeat.
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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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