Garbage Stir-Fry With Curried Cabbage
One of my favorite weeknight, budget-friendly, and versatile dishes is a fragrant and zesty Garbage Stir-Fry with ground meat, curry, and cabbage!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ghee or fat of choice
- 1 small onion diced
- Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 pound ground beef pork, lamb, bison, turkey, or whatever meat suits your fancy
- 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound green cabbage thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup minced cilantro
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Swirl in the ghee when the pan is hot.
- Add the onions and a sprinkle of salt. Cook the onions, stirring frequently until they’re soft and translucent.
- Plop in the ground meat and break it up with a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Cook the ground meat, stirring frequently, until it is no longer pink.
- Sprinkle the curry powder on the beef and onions and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to incorporate the seasoning.
- Toss in the cabbage, and cover and cook for 2 to 5 minutes or until the cabbage softens to your desired consistency.
- Add a spritz of lime juice, and taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. Top with the minced cilantro and scallions.
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Notes
- Remember: this is just one example of how you can throw together a Garbage Stir-Fry. You could easily substitute your favorite seasoning blend for the curry, or a couple of cups of fresh or frozen vegetables for the cabbage. Don’t be afraid to improvise. Just sample the food as you cook, and stop seasoning when it tastes right.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to four days or up to four months in the freezer!
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 3g