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Easy Skillet Cabbage Stir Fry

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A quick and budget-friendly stir fry featuring ground turkey and crunchy cabbage, perfect for weeknight meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey or substitute ground chicken or crumbled firm tofu for vegetarian
  • 1 large onion, chopped adds sweetness and depth
  • 4 cups cabbage, chopped the key ingredient
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced for color and sweetness
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for umami
  • 1 tablespoon honey balances salt
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil nutty finish
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar brightness
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the onion and cabbage; slice the carrots; mince garlic and ginger. If using tofu, press and crumble it; if using ground meat, have it ready at room temperature for even browning.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil and swirl to coat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add garlic and ginger; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Push aromatics to the side, add the ground turkey, and break it up with a spatula. Brown for 4–5 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink.
  5. Stir in the sliced carrots and cook for 2 minutes to start softening them.
  6. Add the chopped cabbage and toss everything together. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted but still has a little bite.
  7. Pour the soy-honey-vinegar mixture over the skillet. Toss to coat and simmer for 1–2 minutes so the sauce slightly thickens and glazes the meat and vegetables.
  8. Remove from heat and finish with a drizzle of sesame oil. Taste and adjust: more soy for salt, more honey for sweetness, or a squeeze of lime for brightness.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce if you watch salt; swap honey for maple syrup for a vegan-friendly finish when using tofu; add a splash of chili oil or red pepper flakes if you like heat.
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