Easy Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage
Savor a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner with this Easy Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage recipe. Combining tender ground beef, crisp cabbage, and tangy-sweet homemade sauce made with soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, this one-skillet wonder is as wholesome as it is satisfying. Enhanced with aromatic garlic and onion, the dish perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, creating a comforting meal that can be enjoyed on its own or served over fluffy steamed rice. Ready in just 40 minutes, this simple yet hearty recipe is a time-saving gem that packs a bold punch of flavor while offering a nutritious twist with its generous helping of cabbage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic cloves, and slice green onions (if using) for garnish.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, cornstarch, and water to create the sweet and sour sauce. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion begins to soften and the garlic is fragrant.
Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to soften.
Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the cabbage and beef mixture. Stir to coat everything evenly.
Season with salt and black pepper. Let the sauce cook and thicken for another 3-4 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
Serve hot as a standalone dish or alongside steamed rice for a more filling meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 825 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 770 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
