Description
Quick and flavorful stir-fried beef and cabbage recipe with tender beef, crisp cabbage, and a savory umami sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, perfect with rice or noodles!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef (flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye), thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 small carrot, julienned (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the beef thinly against the grain. In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until smooth. Chop cabbage and julienne the carrot.
- Marinate the Beef: Toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of the prepared sauce. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cabbage and carrot, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
- Combine Everything: Return cooked beef to the pan. Pour in the remaining sauce and stir well. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Spicy Version: Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of Sriracha.
- Low-Carb Option: Skip the sugar and use a low-carb soy sauce alternative.
- Extra Vegetables: Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas.
- Teriyaki Style: Swap the sauce for homemade teriyaki sauce for a sweeter twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: asian
Keywords: Stir-fry beef, cabbage stir-fry, easy stir-fry recipe, beef and cabbage recipe, Asian stir-fry