Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Steamed Cabbage and Fried Plantains

Tender beef and crisp vegetables quickly stir-fried with ginger and garlic, served with hearty steamed cabbage and sweet, golden-fried plantains.

• Prep: 11 min
• Cook: 17 min
• Total: 28 min
• Servings: 3
• Cuisine: Ghanaian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $7.98/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Paleo
• Whole30
• High-Protein
• Soy-Free
• High-Fiber

Tags

• stir-fry
• quick
• savory
• healthy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound beef sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 fresh ginger (1 inch, grated)
• 2 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 green cabbage (medium head, cored, roughly chopped)
• 2 plantains (ripe, peeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick)
• 2 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until browned. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the yellow onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Return the beef to the skillet. Pour in the coconut aminos mixture, stirring to coat. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce has slightly reduced.
5. While the stir-fry cooks, steam the chopped green cabbage. Place it in a steamer basket over boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp. Alternatively, microwave with a splash of water in a covered dish for 3-5 minutes.
6. In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced plantains and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and caramelized.
7. Serve the ginger beef stir-fry immediately with steamed cabbage and fried plantains.

Notes

For even cooking, do not overcrowd the pan when stir-frying the beef. Cook in batches if necessary.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 631
• Protein: 39.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 68.7 g
• Fat: 25.1 g
• Fiber: 9.3 g
• Sodium: 811 mg
• Saturated Fat: 13.5 g
• Sugar: 34.1 g
• Cholesterol: 101 mg