Easy Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage

Savor a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner with this Easy Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage recipe. Combining tender ground beef, crisp cabbage, and tangy-sweet homemade sauce made with soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, this one-skillet wonder is as wholesome as it is satisfying. Enhanced with aromatic garlic and onion, the dish perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, creating a comforting meal that can be enjoyed on its own or served over fluffy steamed rice. Ready in just 40 minutes, this simple yet hearty recipe is a time-saving gem that packs a bold punch of flavor while offering a nutritious twist with its generous helping of cabbage.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium head green cabbage
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 stalks green onions (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic cloves, and slice green onions (if using) for garnish.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, cornstarch, and water to create the sweet and sour sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 6

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion begins to soften and the garlic is fragrant.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to soften.

Step 8

Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the cabbage and beef mixture. Stir to coat everything evenly.

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper. Let the sauce cook and thicken for another 3-4 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 10

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.

Step 11

Serve hot as a standalone dish or alongside steamed rice for a more filling meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1205.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1477.4

Total Fat 94.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 3416.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 50.0g
Protein 88.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 300.5mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 2298.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 21.7%