Stir-Fried Cabbage with Ground Meat (Egg Roll in a Bowl)

Ingredients:

– 1 pound (450g) ground pork, beef, or turkey
– 1 small head of cabbage, thinly sliced
– 1 medium carrot, grated
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional)
– Red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional, for heat)

Instructions:

1. **Cook the Ground Meat:**
– In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
– Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
– Drain any excess fat from the skillet, if necessary.

2. **Add Aromatics:**
– Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet with the cooked meat.
– Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are softened and fragrant.

3. **Add the Vegetables:**
– Add the thinly sliced cabbage and grated carrot to the skillet.
– Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, until the cabbage is wilted but still slightly crisp.

4. **Season the Stir-Fry:**
– Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir to combine and coat all the ingredients evenly.
– Season with black pepper and add the rice vinegar (if using) for a slight tang.
– If you like a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to taste.

5. **Finish and Serve:**
– Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove the skillet from heat.
– Garnish with chopped green onions.
– Serve hot, either as a main dish or alongside steamed rice or noodles.

This dish is a simple, healthy, and satisfying meal that’s packed with flavor and can be made in under 30 minutes. Enjoy!