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Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

This Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry delivers 15g protein and 239 calories per serving — a low-calorie option for maintaining volume during aggressive cuts. Four servings cook quickly on the stovetop, letting you batch-prep multiple recipes in one session. Pair with rice or noodles to scale macros to your specific daily targets.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(30g)
  • Sesame Oil, Toasted(15g)
  • Sriracha sauce(15g)
  • Brown sugar(8g)
  • Cabbage, Green
  • Carrots
  • Green Onion (Scallion)
  • Vegetable oil(8g)
  • 90/10 Ground Beef(227g)
  • Garlic(120g)
  • Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
  • Pinch of salt and pepper ($0.05)
  • Sesame seeds(15g)
  • Sriracha sauce(15g)

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the stir fry sauce first. In a small bowl stir together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, and brown sugar. Set the sauce aside.
  2. 2Shred the vegetables so they are ready to go when you need them. Cut one small cabbage in half, remove the core, and then finely shred the leaves of one half the cabbage (4-6 cups once shredded, save the other half for another recipe). Peel two carrots, then use a cheese grater to shred them (1 cup shredded). Slice three green onions. Mince two cloves of garlic. Peel a knob of ginger using either a vegetable peeler or by scraping with the side of a spoon, then grate it using a small-holed cheese grater.
  3. 3Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot add the cooking oil, ground beef, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the beef until browned (about five minutes).
  4. 4Add the cabbage and carrots to the skillet and continue to stir and cook until the cabbage is slightly wilted (or fully wilted, if you prefer). Stir in the prepared sauce and the green onions. Top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a drizzle of sriracha, then serve.

Nutrition — Per Serving

239

calories

15g

protein

14g

fat

Carbohydrates
15g
Saturated fat
3.4g
Sodium
473 mg
Dietary fiber
1.4g

4 servings per batch · ~117g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry have per serving?

Each serving contains 15g of protein and 239 calories, making it a lighter option for those tracking intake on a cut or rest day. The macro split is 14g fat and 15g carbs.

How long does Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry take to prep?

This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings, so you can batch-cook the entire week's worth in one stovetop session. It's designed for minimal active time while still delivering substantial volume.

Is Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry good for fat loss?

At 239 calories and 15g protein per serving, this recipe fits well into a caloric deficit phase where volume and satiety matter. The low carb content at 15g per serving keeps insulin response moderate while the cabbage provides filling fiber.

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