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Garlic Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Crisp cabbage with garlicky beef—light oil, fast wok, great with rice or on its own.

Total 18 min Skillet Easy 1 servings
Skillet Cooking for oneLighter meals
Garlic Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry

High heat and short time keep cabbage crisp and beef from drying out.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 10 min

  1. Shred beef; cut cabbage bite-size; mince garlic.
  2. Hot oiled pan; fry garlic; stir-fry beef on high until mostly colored (70–80% done); set aside promptly.
  3. Same pan, cabbage until slightly wilted; return beef; soy sauce and salt; toss quickly.
  4. Plate with rice or noodles while hot; let rest 1 minute before serving.
  5. Prep ingredients as listed; keep proteins, vegetables, and sauces in separate bowls.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Do not overcook cabbage—some crunch is the point.

Eat within 1 day refrigerated; reheat briefly.

Substitutions

Bok choy

Optional add-ins

+Scallions+Chili+Onion