Description
Chinese Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms tender flank steak, crisp cabbage, and vibrant bell peppers into a delightful weeknight meal. Coated in a savory soy-based sauce, this stir fry is not only easy to make but also visually stunning, making it perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish captures the essence of home-cooked comfort with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak against the grain and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the beef by combining it with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
- Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for about 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove from pan.
- Toss cabbage and bell peppers into the same wok and stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until slightly wilted but still crunchy.
- Return the beef to the pan along with sesame oil, stirring everything together until heated through.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added spice, include red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños during cooking. - Substitute beef with chicken or tofu for variations. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.