Savory Beef and Cabbage Stovetop Skillet
Tender lean ground beef sautéed with shredded cabbage, carrots, and warm ginger-garlic seasoning. A cozy, one-pan dish crafted for gentle digestion and steady blood sugar.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maureen + Lila
Maureen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a…
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 150g lean ground beef to the…
Add 150g lean ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
Look for: browned and no pink remains
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Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1…
Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger to the beef, stirring continuously for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Stir in 1
Stir in 1.5 cups shredded cabbage and 0.5 shredded carrot, tossing to mix thoroughly with the beef and seasonings.
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Pour 1 tbsp coconut aminos over the…
Pour 1 tbsp coconut aminos over the mixture, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the cabbage becomes tender and slightly wilted.
Look for: the cabbage becomes tender and slightly wilted
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Remove from heat and stir in 1…
Remove from heat and stir in 1 chopped green onion before serving immediately.
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