Spiced Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Ginger and Cilantro

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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A savory stir-fry featuring ground beef and crisp cabbage spiced with fresh ginger and brightened with cilantro. This Asian Fusion-inspired beef recipe (whole30, gluten-free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, green cabbage, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (85% lean) ground beef
1/2 head (about 4 cups), thinly sliced green cabbage
2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
3 cloves minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 2: Add 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the beef and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage, 3 tbsp coconut aminos, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 6-8 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still crisp.
Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for a fresh, aromatic finish.
Step 5: Serve hot as a satisfying Whole30-friendly main dish.