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Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

A quick and tasty stir fry featuring ground beef, crisp cabbage, and bright red bell pepper, perfect for a low carb, high protein meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Stir Fry
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 0.5 pound ground beef
  • 0.5 small head cabbage, shredded
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients.
Cooking
  1. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and add vegetable oil.
  2. Sauté garlic for about 5 seconds, then add the ground beef. Stir-fry until the beef is evenly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes; drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in shredded cabbage and red bell pepper, and cook until the vegetables are tender and beef is fully cooked. Stir in soy sauce.
  4. Mix together cornstarch and cold water, then stir into the beef and vegetable mixture. Season with black pepper and add salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Great for meal prep! This dish can be enjoyed with optional sides like brown rice or steamed broccoli for added nutrients.