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Beef & Cabbage Stir-Fry

Emily Carter
A quick and fiery vegan stir-fry made with plant-based beef, crunchy cabbage, and an umami-rich sauce to awaken your bored palate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 200 g vegan beef strips soy-based or seitan, diva’s choice
  • 4 cups cabbage shredded (green, purple, go wild)
  • 1 carrot julienned (because we’re fancy)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional but bold
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Spring onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium heat until it shimmers like your highlighter.
  • Toss in sliced onion, stir until soft and smelling like decisions you won’t regret.
  • Add garlic and ginger. Sauté until your kitchen smells like a takeout fantasy.
  • Throw in vegan beef strips. Cook for 5 minutes until browned and slightly crispy.
  • Add cabbage and carrot. Stir like you mean it—don’t let it go limp.
  • Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin, and maple syrup. Mix like you're on a cooking show.
  • Season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Taste it. Add more sass if needed.
  • Cook for 3 more minutes. We want tender veggies, not vegetable soup.
  • Turn off the heat. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Strike a pose.
  • Serve hot. Tell your guests it took hours. You deserve the applause.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 230
  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 17g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin C: 45%
  • Iron: 25%
  • Vitamin K: 30%
  • Folate: 20%
  • Potassium: 15%

Tips & Notes

  • Add mushrooms for drama and extra umami.
  • Swap cabbage types for color contrast—green is fine, purple is glam.
  • Splash a little lime juice before serving for a zesty punch to the face (in a good way).
  • Leftovers reheat like a dream—unless you "accidentally" eat it all tonight.
  • Want more heat? Add sriracha. Want more sweetness? Add pineapple chunks. Live your best stir-fry life.