Introduction:
After a demanding workday, are you sick of wasting hours in the kitchen? No need to search any further! For hectic nights, this simple ground beef dinner recipe is invaluable. This dish comes together quickly and is full of flavour from the lean ground beef, bright cabbage, and well-balanced spices. It’s elevated by the addition of green onions, a perfectly fried egg, and a drizzle of homemade sriracha mayo. Come with me as we explore this easy and delectable recipe! Todays recipe is Beef Stir Fry.
Ingredients: (Things you need to make Beef Stir Fry)
– 600 g lean ground beef
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 small red onion, finely diced
– ½ cabbage, thinly sliced
– 6 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tsp onion powder
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1 tsp dried parsley
– 1 tsp sea salt
– ½ tsp pepper
– 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
– ½ tbsp dark soy sauce
– 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
Garnish:
– 1 fried egg
– Green onion, finely chopped
– Sriracha mayo (½ cup mayo, 2 tbsp sriracha)
Know your Ingredients
- Lean Ground Beef: Lean ground beef, the main ingredient in our dish, provides a substantial, high-protein base. Because of its versatility, it can take on the flavors of the various sauces and spices, becoming the focal point of this tasty combination.
- Olive Oil: Olive oil elevates the cooking process and adds a decadent touch. It serves as a canvas for the caramelization of garlic and onions, adding a subtle richness to the dish.
- Cabbage: Crisp and adaptable, cabbage adds a light sweetness and crispness that is refreshing. Its capacity to take up flavours makes it the ideal partner for the beef’s savoury undertones.
- Soy Sauce and Dark Soy Sauce: Dark soy sauce adds rich colour and depth of flavour, while umami-rich soy sauce adds saltiness.
- Honey or Agave Syrup: A hint of sweetness rounds out the flavour profile, creating a delightful contrast to the savoury and spicy elements.
Garnishes:
- Fried Egg: The star ingredient, a perfectly cooked egg, gives the dish a luscious, creamy texture that takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness.
- Green Onion: Green onions, mild and fresh, add a pop of colour and a hint of onion flavour to the dish, making it look better.
- Sriracha Mayo: This condiment, which unites disparate elements into a cohesive and flavorful whole, is a dynamic blend of mayonnaise and sriracha that adds heat and creaminess.
Equipment
- Frying Pan:
Your go-to tool for perfectly sautéing, caramelizing, and cooking ground beef is a heavy-duty, well-seasoned frying pan. Make sure there is sufficient room for all of the ingredients.
- Cutting Board and Knife:
For accurate dicing, slicing, and chopping of the vegetables and aromatics, a sturdy cutting board and a sharp knife are essential.
- Spatula:
Your reliable tool for mixing and breaking up ground beef is a spatula. Choose one with a broad surface so you can work with the ingredients effectively.
- Small Bowl:
To combine the spices before adding them to the cooking process, a small bowl works well. It guarantees that flavours are distributed evenly.
Instructions of make Beef Stir Fry:
- Prepare Ingredients:
– Finely dice the red onion and mince the garlic.
– Thinly slice the cabbage.
- Sauté Aromatics:
– In a hot frying pan, add olive oil.
– Sauté chopped onions until caramelized, then add minced garlic. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Cook Cabbage:
– Add the sliced cabbage to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing it to soften.
- Cook Ground Beef:
– Make space in the middle of the pan and add the lean ground beef. Break it apart with a spatula.
– Cook for about 5 minutes or until the beef is 90% cooked.
- Season the Dish:
– Add onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, dried parsley, sea salt, pepper, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and honey to the beef.
– Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes while stirring to combine all the flavors.
- Make Sriracha Mayo:
– In a small bowl, mix ½ cup mayo and 2 tbsp sriracha to create a spicy and creamy sriracha mayo.
- Garnish and Serve:
– Top the beef and cabbage mixture with a generous dollop of sriracha mayo.
– Sprinkle finely chopped green onions over the dish.
– Finish by adding a perfectly fried egg on top for extra richness.
– Serve the stir-fry with your choice of veggies or a side of creamy avocado.
Storage:
Refrigeration: When ready to store, let the Easy Weeknight Ground Beef Dinner cool to room temperature. To maintain freshness, store any leftovers in airtight containers.
Refrigerator Shelf Life: To keep leftovers fresh for two to three days, refrigerate them. If it’s longer than that, the quality might start to decline.
Reheating:
Stovetop Reheating:
For optimal results, reheat the dish on the stovetop.
Place a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a touch of oil.
Reheat the ground beef mixture, stirring occasionally to ensure even warming.
Heat until it reaches the desired temperature, typically within 5-7 minutes.
Microwave Option:
If time is of the essence, you can use a microwave.
Place the ground beef mixture in a microwave-safe container, and cover with a microwave-safe lid or damp paper towel.
Reheat in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between, until thoroughly warmed.
For those busy evenings when you want a homemade dinner without all the hassle, this Simple Weeknight Ground Beef Dinner is a game-changer. Tasty ground beef, soft cabbage, and a hint of sriracha mayo combine to create a flavorful symphony that will delight your palate. If you give it a go, you’ll quickly have a tasty and filling supper on the table!
Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Beef Stir Fry with Cabbage and Sriracha Mayo
Ingredients
- ● 600 g lean ground beef
- ● 1 tbsp olive oil
- ● 1 small red onion
- ● ½ cabbage slices thinly
- ● 6 cloves garlic
- ● 1 tsp onion powder
- ● 1 tsp garlic powder
- ● 1 tsp paprika
- ● 1 tsp dried parsley
- ● 1 tsp sea salt
- ● ½ tsp pepper
- ● 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- ● ½ tbsp dark soy sauce
- ● 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
Garnish:
- ● 1 fried egg
- ● green onion
- ● Sriracha mayo ½ cup mayo,2 tbsp sriracha
Instructions
- Finely dice your onions and garlic. Slice the cabbage.
- Into a hot frying pan add oil then your chopped onions until caramelised, add in the garlic. Stir for 30 seconds, add in the cabbage, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Make room in the middle of the pan, add in the ground beef, and break it apart with your spatula.
- Cook for about 5 minutes or until 90% cooked. Add in all the spices, soy sauce, dark soy sauce and honey. Continue cooking another 2-3 minutes while stirring to combine.
- Mix mayo and sriracha to make sriracha mayo
- ½ cup mayo,2 tbsp sriracha
- Top with sriracha mayo, green onions, and a fried egg.
Serve with veggies or an avocado
Expert Tips for Mastering the Easy Weeknight Ground Beef Dinner:
Temperature Control is Key:
Maintaining temperature control is essential for achieving the ideal caramelization and flavour development. First, slowly caramelize the onions by sautéing them over medium heat. This lays the groundwork for a flavorful base. To guarantee that the ground beef browns evenly without overcooking, cook it over medium-high heat.
Prep Like a Pro:
Prepare and prepare all of your ingredients before you begin cooking. Dice the onions finely, mince the garlic, and cut the cabbage into slices. This expedites the cooking process and guarantees that each ingredient is added at the appropriate time to maximize its flavour and nutritional value.
Customize Spice Levels:
Please feel free to modify the amount of spice to suit your personal taste preferences. To give it a little more oomph, up the sriracha in the mayo or mix in a small pinch of red pepper flakes with the ground beef mixture. What makes a dish truly yours is customizing it to your taste preferences.
Perfecting the Fried Egg:
This dish’s star ingredient is the fried egg. Crack the egg into a bowl first, then carefully slide it onto the hot pan for a perfect sunny-side-up. Cook on low and slow so that the yolk stays runny and the edges crisp. This opulent garnish gives your food a creamy, golden finish.
Balance Sweet and Savory:
It’s important to strike a harmonious balance between savoury and sweet flavours. The ground beef mixture’s honey or agave syrup provides a hint of sweetness to balance the savoury flavors. As you proceed, taste and adjust the sweetness so that it complements the dish’s overall flavour profile without being overbearing
Thank you so much for reading Beef Stir Fry recipe! I hope you try this recipe and that you enjoy it as much as my family and I did! When you do make this Beef Stir Fry with Cabbage, be sure to tag me on Instagram @pure_plates_recipe!
