Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium-high heat until it is no longer pink.
2. Add the cabbage and cook until it is tender, about 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
4. Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup water until the cornstarch is dissolved.
6. Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir until the sauce is thickened.
7. Serve over rice.

Interesting Facts

• Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage is a popular Chinese dish.
• This dish is often served with white or brown rice.
• The sweet and sour sauce is the star of this dish.