Green Cabbage Beef Stir Fry (Printable)
Quick, satisfying stir-fry featuring tender beef, crisp green cabbage, and savory Asian-inspired flavors. Ideal for weeknight meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Marinade
01 - 14 ounces flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ Fresh Vegetables
05 - 1 small head green cabbage (about 1.3 pounds), cored and thinly sliced
06 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
07 - 3 scallions, sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Stir-Fry Sauce
10 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ For Cooking
15 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (such as canola or peanut)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly to coat all beef strips. Allow the beef to marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - While the beef marinates, whisk together all the stir-fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and black pepper. Set this mixture aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or a spacious skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the beef is lightly browned. Remove the beef from the wok and set it aside on a clean plate.
04 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the hot wok. Introduce the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced scallions. Stir-fry for approximately 30 seconds until the aromatics become fragrant.
05 - Add the thinly sliced green cabbage and julienned carrot to the wok. Continue to stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp, maintaining a slight bite.
06 - Return the seared beef to the wok with the vegetables. Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over all ingredients. Toss everything together vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring the beef and vegetables are thoroughly coated and heated through. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You'll adore how quickly this dish comes together, making it your new best friend on those busy weeknights when hunger strikes fast.
- The magical blend of savory beef, crisp-tender cabbage, and that irresistible sauce will make you wonder why you ever ordered takeout.
02 -
- Don't overcrowd the wok when searing the beef; working in batches ensures a beautiful brown crust instead of steaming the meat.
- High heat is your best friend for stir-frying; it helps achieve that perfect crisp-tender texture in the vegetables and a quick sear on the beef.
03 -
- For extra tender beef, you can lightly pound the flank steak before slicing it thinly against the grain.
- A splash of water or broth added towards the end can help deglaze the pan and create a bit more sauce, if desired, without diluting the flavor.