Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry with juicy ground beef, crisp cabbage, and bell peppers tossed in a bold black pepper sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers takeout-style flavor in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef. Set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry garlic, cabbage, and bell pepper for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot over rice if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly cracked black pepper for best flavor.
- Prep all your ingredients before cooking for smooth stir-fry flow.
- Customize with additional veggies or protein swaps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (with rice)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg