This Steak and Cabbage Stir-Fry recipe post is sponsored by the Beef Checkoff in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.
We are big beef fans in our house, and are always looking for tasty and healthy new ways to enjoy beef. So the three of us were all very happy to dig into this Steak and Cabbage Stir-Fry recipe! Another great recipe to add to our list of favorite healthy beef recipes to enjoy on a regular basis.
Through this Sunday Supper event, I learned about the “Interactive Butcher Counter” section of the site that is a great resource for picking out lean cuts of beef.
I had the Steak and Cabbage Stir-Fry in mind, but wasn’t sure which cut I wanted to use. I saw the green “Lean” icon next to the flank steak cut, and I thought I’d give that a try for the recipe.
The flank steak turned out to be great for the Steak and Cabbage Stir-Fry. I set our nice big flank steak out on a cutting board, and cut thin vertical slices. Those pieces were a bit long for the stir-fry, so I cut those in half.
Lean cuts can often benefit from a marinade or rub to enhance the flavor and tenderness. Given the stir-fry approach I was going for, I let the flank steak marinate for about 20 minutes in an Asian style marinade. Definitely made for flavorful beef!
Beef of course is packed with high-quality protein. The modest serving of lean beef in this Steak and Cabbage Stir-Fry recipe delivers great nutrition.
The dish is rounded out by healthy cabbage, which provides many nutritional benefits that complement what you get from the beef. I served the Steak and Cabbage Stir-Fry over brown rice—we opt for whole grains as much possible here!
Lean protein from beef stir-fried with a healthy vegetable over a whole grain, that’s a recipe for good nutrition. With the simple marinade enhancing the natural flavor of the flank steak, you’ve got the makings of a tasty new favorite!
One quick cooking tip before getting into the recipe details: you definitely don’t want to overcook lean beef! In the this recipe, we quickly stir-fry the beef, then give it a couple minutes to simmer covered with the sauce to finish cooking. Yum!
We made a similar recipe recently, this beef and vegetable stir-fry, featuring red bell peppers as the primary vegetable. For another good recipe featuring lean beef, check out our steak picado!
Wine Pairing for Steak and Cabbage Stir-Fry
A fruit forward Zinfandel is the perfect choice for the sweetness in the dish. This was a good excuse to dip into the gifts of Christmas wine we’d received. We had the 2009 La Storia Zinfandel from Trentadue, hailing from Sonoma’s Alexander Valley. The wine had nice fruitiness but enough heft as well to stand up to the steak. A happy pairing! Pair the Stir Fried Steak and Cabbage with the Zinfandel of your choice if you can’t find the La Storia.
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Steak and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Lean flank steak with a flavorful Asian marinade gets quickly stir-fried with cabbage and onions and served over brown rice for a healthy and tasty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- 1 flank steak, about 20 ozs, thinly sliced for stir-frying
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp canola oil, divided
- 1 tsp brown rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 cups cabbage, chopped
- cooked brown rice for serving
Instructions
- Make the marinade: combine the soy sauce, orange juice, honey,1 tablespoon canola oil, brown rice vinegar and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Add the sliced skirt steak to the marinade bowl, and stir until the steak is well-coated. Set aside to marinate for 20 to 30 minutes. You can get the vegetables chopped as the steak marinates.
- After the steak has marinated for at least 20 minutes, heat one tablespoon canola oil in a wok or large skillet on high heat. When hot, add the onions, stir-fry for a minute or two.
- Add the carrots and cabbage, stir-fry for about 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Remove the veggies from the pan and set-aside in a large bowl. Return the wok to the stove on high heat with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the steak, and stir fry for a few minutes until the outside of the steak has gotten brown.
- When the steak has been browned, stir the veggies back into the pan, combining with the steak. Stir fry them all together for another minute or two. Then lower the heat to medium, cover the pan and simmer for about 3 minutes. Check to see the steak is cooked (medium rare recommended), then serve the stir-fry over brown rice.
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Shelby
I am a huge fan of cabbage and beef, looks like the perfect dish!
Cooking Chat
Thanks Shelby!
Liz
What a delectable stir fry—I think this is the only way I’d get my hubby to eat cabbage. Such a lovely combination of ingredients, textures and flavors.
Cooking Chat
yeah you really don’t taste the cabbage much so you might have some luck with him on this!
Nichole
The only way I will really enjoy cabbage, is in a stir-fry;paired with beef and I can’t wait to make this dish!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
I love both beef and cabbage this makes a great stir-fry!
Mary Ellen
Great combination of flavors!
Cooking Chat
Thanks Mary Ellen.
Hezzi-D
YUM! We often put cabbage in our stir fry and I think it goes perfectly with beef.
Cooking Chat
cabbage does work well in a stir-fry!
Cynthia L
I don’t think there is anything I don’t like about this meal. To me, it is a twist on a classic Sunday supper.
Cooking Chat
Thanks Cynthia!
Renee
Fantastic stir-fry! Cabbage is one of my favorite ingredients in them, right behind beef (of course).
Tammi Forcier
This looks so good! Do you think I could swap out the cabbage for brussels sprouts? Yummy I can’t wait to try it.
Cooking Chat
That could work, especially if you sliced the brussels sprouts to cook quickly.
Christie
This stir-fry looks delicious! It might be on the menu tomorrow if I can’t get to the grocery.
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
Stir fries are one of our go-to quick meals. Yours looks delicious!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Stir fry is such a great go-to meal, and always nice to have new ways to change it up!
Cooking Chat
Definitely! I need to make stir-fry a bit more than I do.
Sue Lau
I love cabbage in stir fries! Great idea.
Cooking Chat
Thanks Sue!
Renee @ ReneesKitchenAdventures
I happen to be a huge fan of cabbage and serving it this way looks amazing!
Cooking Chat
Thanks Renee!
Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
This is one yummy stir fry. I love steak and cabbage!
Laura Ross
We substituted the onion for fresh jalapenos, gave it a kick but great just the same
Cooking Chat
That sounds tasty!
Natalie
I love any stir fry! It’s such a delicious quick dinner in our house 🙂 Looks and sounds so delicious!
Tisha
Cabbage and beef are always great together!!!
Cooking Chat
Definitely!
Andrea Metlika
I love this idea of stir fry with flank steak and cabbage. It sounds wonderful.
Caroline
I don’t really tend to think of cabbage when I make stir why but it does go well with beef and keeps a good texture so why not! Flavors sound tasty.
Cooking Chat
Thanks Caroline! Cabbage is not my go-to for stir-fry but it does work well.
Anne Murphy
That sounds delicious! It’s totally my favorite way to cook cabbage, and the marinated beef makes it a great full meal!
Cooking Chat
Thanks Anne, it does work nicely together!
Sharon Reeves
That was very good, thank you!! 😀
Cooking Chat
Glad you liked it!