One bite of these deconstructed eggrolls will have you hooked. They are quick to make and so much better than take out.
1 lb. lean ground beef (ground chicken, ground turkey or ground pork)
1 T. olive oil
1/2 t. fine sea salt, or to taste
1/4 t. black pepper, or to taste
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 carrot, julienned or coarsely grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 c. cabbage, thinly sliced
1 t. ground ginger
1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
2 t. sesame oil
½ t. granulated sugar
1 T. chopped green onion, for optional garnish
1/4 t. sesame seeds, for optional garnish
Place a large skillet over medium/high heat; add oil. Once hot, add ground beef; brown until no longer pink, about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat while it's cooking. Discard excess grease. Season with salt and pepper.
Add onion and carrot; saute until onion is tender, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add the cabbage, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar; saute 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the cabbage is tender.
Serve garnished with green onion and sesame seeds, if desired.
4 servings.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.