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The adjustment to eating real food can be a shock to the food bill, but this recipe is the exception. This is one of my go-to recipes because it is fast and inexpensive to make. Even my one year-old will eat cabbage when I make it this way!

I love this beef and cabbage stir fry recipe because it comes together quickly and easily and only gets one pan dirty! It is a healthy version of Hamburger Helper and it packs a delicious punch of nutrition.

TIP: Let the children help prepare this stir fry by letting them cut the vegetables. Even really little ones can use a crinkle cutter to safely cut veggies. I find that my kids are more likely to eat a recipe if they help prepare it and it keeps them busy and happy while I cook. (This is the crinkle cutter we have)

There are also a lot of variations to this recipe:

Add cumin, chili powder, and salsa to make a Mexican version

Add fermented soy sauce or coconut aminos and ginger to make a Chinese variation

Add a dozen eggs after it is cooked and bake to make a casserole

Another simple one-pan recipe that is a favorite at our house is Pakistani kima, which also uses ground beef as well as sweet potato and green beans as the vegetables and seasons with a hint of curry.

The herbs and spices I use for this recipe and many others can be found on my resources page.

Print Pin 4.45 from 29 votes Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe Beef and cabbage stir fry that is fast and simple to make. Flavor variations make this recipe versatile and kid-approved. Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Servings 4 people Calories 231 kcal Author Katie Wells The ingredient links below are affiliate links. Click here to read my affiliate policy Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (or turkey, venison, etc.)

2 small onions (thinly sliced)

2 medium carrots (grated)

1 small head of cabbage (chopped)

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp oregano

½ tsp basil

½ tsp thyme

½ cup salsa (or sour cream, optional) Instructions In a large skillet or wok, brown the ground beef.

When the beef is almost completely browned, add the sliced onions and grated carrots.

When onions and carrots are starting to soften, mix in the cabbage and all the spices.

Cook about 10 more minutes, stirring often until cabbage starts to soften.

Top with salsa or sour cream if desired and enjoy. Notes There are a lot of variations to this recipe that you can try: Add cumin, chili powder, and salsa to make a Mexican version

Add fermented soy sauce or coconut aminos and ginger to make a Chinese variation

Add a dozen eggs after it is cooked and bake to make a casserole Nutrition Serving: 2 cups | Calories: 231 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 27 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 70 mg | Sodium: 711 mg | Potassium: 853 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 5270 IU | Vitamin C: 69.7 mg | Calcium: 100 mg | Iron: 4 mg

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