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Sautéed Beef, Cabbage, and Rice

This Sautéed Beef, Cabbage, and Rice provides 17g protein and 467 calories per serving — a balanced meal with built-in carbs for training fueling. Four servings come together on the stovetop without specialty equipment, making stovetop-only prep realistic on any training day. Use this when you need complete nutrition in one dish without additional sides.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Yellow Onion
  • Cabbage, Green(1200g)
  • Vegetable oil(15g)
  • 80/20 Ground Beef(227g)
  • Steak sauce (A1 style)(15g)
  • 1/4 cup water ($0.00)
  • Rice, White, Long-Grain(480g)
  • Butter(30g)
  • Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(8g)

Instructions

  1. 1Cook the white rice according to package directions; set aside.
  2. 2Dice the onion and chop the cabbage into ½-inch pieces.
  3. 3Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. 4Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no longer pink and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
  5. 5Stir in the steak sauce, then add the cabbage and ¼ cup water. Sauté for 5–8 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  6. 6Add the cooked rice and butter to the skillet. Fold gently for 2–3 minutes over medium heat until the butter melts and everything is heated through and evenly combined.
  7. 7Season with low-sodium soy sauce, starting with 1 teaspoon and adding more to taste (approximately 1½ teaspoons total).
  8. 8Divide evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Cool before sealing and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition — Per Serving

467

calories

17g

protein

22g

fat

Carbohydrates
53g
Saturated fat
8.9g
Sodium
273 mg
Dietary fiber
7.9g

4 servings per batch · ~494g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Sautéed Beef, Cabbage, and Rice have per serving?

Each serving delivers 17g of protein and 467 calories with 22g fat and 53g carbs. The macro composition is balanced between protein and carbs, making it suitable for moderate protein targets.

How long does Sautéed Beef, Cabbage, and Rice take to prepare?

This is a quick prep stovetop recipe that yields 4 servings in one batch session. You're looking at minimal prep time for a complete dinner meal that covers protein, vegetables, and carbs in one pan.

Is Sautéed Beef, Cabbage, and Rice good for muscle gain?

At 17g protein per serving, this recipe is better suited as a carb-heavy side or paired with additional protein sources for muscle gain phases. The 53g carbs per serving support workout recovery and energy needs effectively.

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