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Southwest Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Southwest Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry delivers 19g protein and 378 calories per serving across 4 servings. Quick stovetop prep makes this a functional dinner option for training weeks. High vegetable volume with lean beef keeps calories controlled while maintaining adequate protein.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Cabbage, Green(1200g)
  • Vegetable oil(15g)
  • 80/20 Ground Beef(227g)
  • Garlic(120g)
  • Chili powder(15g)
  • Cumin, Ground(3g)
  • Salt to taste ($0.05)
  • Rotel, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Original(284g)
  • Corn, Sweet, Frozen(240g)
  • Green Onion (Scallion)
  • Taco Sauce, Mild

Instructions

  1. 1Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage and rinse thoroughly. Remove the core, then finely shred the leaves and set aside.
  2. 2Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the ground beef, minced garlic, chili powder, and ground cumin. Cook 5–7 minutes, breaking up the beef constantly with a spoon, until no pink remains and the beef is fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. 3Drain most of the liquid from the Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, then add to the skillet along with the frozen corn. Sauté over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through and most liquid has evaporated. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  4. 4Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet and sauté over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is just slightly wilted but still has a slight crunch.
  5. 5Remove from heat and stir in the taco sauce until evenly combined.
  6. 6Divide the stir fry evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Top each portion with sliced green onions.
  7. 7Cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes or in the microwave for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition — Per Serving

378

calories

19g

protein

17g

fat

Carbohydrates
45g
Saturated fat
5.2g
Sodium
446 mg
Dietary fiber
11.8g

4 servings per batch · ~526g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

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

Each serving contains 19g of protein and 378 calories with 17g fat and 45g carbs. This is a lighter protein option best suited as a side dish or paired with an additional protein source to hit daily macro targets.

How long does Southwest Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry take to make?

This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings in one batch on the stovetop. You can have a complete meal ready in under 20 minutes total.

Is Southwest Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry good for fat loss?

At 378 calories and 45g carbs per serving, this stir fry works well for fat loss phases when you need a lower-calorie dinner option. The vegetable-forward composition keeps satiety high relative to calorie load.

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