Description
Sizzling egg roll stir-fry delight merges classic Asian flavors into a quick skillet sensation. Crisp vegetables and savory protein create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef, lean (85/15)
- 3 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- ½ onion, finely diced
- 1 carrot, julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, fine
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon ginger, ground
- ½ teaspoon sugar, granulated
- 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Searing Protein: Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high flame, drizzling olive oil. Introduce ground beef, fracturing it into bite-sized morsels while browning thoroughly until no pink remains.
- Vegetable Integration: Fold diced onions and julienned carrots into the sizzling meat, allowing them to soften and caramelize. Stir continuously to develop rich, layered flavors and prevent scorching.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Infuse the skillet with minced garlic and ground ginger, quickly rotating contents to distribute seasonings evenly. Splash in soy sauce and sesame oil, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Cabbage Transformation: Add thinly sliced cabbage, sprinkling granulated sugar to balance savory notes. Toss vigorously, enabling ingredients to marry and develop a glossy, complex profile while maintaining slight vegetable crispness.
- Final Flourish: Remove from heat and plate the stir-fry, garnishing with freshly chopped green onions and a delicate sesame seed sprinkle. Serve immediately to preserve textural integrity and maximize flavor experience.
Notes
- Meat Browning Technique: Cook ground beef completely, breaking into small pieces to ensure even browning and prevent clumping for optimal texture.
- Vegetable Caramelization Tip: Sauté onions and carrots slowly to develop rich, sweet undertones that enhance overall flavor complexity.
- Garlic Timing Trick: Add minced garlic quickly and stir immediately to release aromatic oils without burning, which can create bitter taste.
- Cabbage Cooking Precision: Sauté until just translucent to maintain slight crunch, preventing soggy texture while allowing ingredients to blend seamlessly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg