Vietnamese Beef and Red Cabbage Bowl

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I love the bold taste of Vietnamese dishes. This Vietnamese beef and red cabbage bowl is packed with flavor and spice and is beautiful in color. I have tried making individual bowls but prefer a family-style serving. Serve with quality jasmine rice and spring rolls for additional savory awesomeness. Add a little sliced habanero pepper to increase the heat level. (I'm from Texas and like heat.)

Submitted by Sahara B
Updated on November 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 head red cabbage

  • 1 red onion, halved

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 1 red Fresno chile pepper, sliced very thinly

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

  • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon grated lime zest

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. Cut cabbage in half on a flat work surface. Remove half of the core and most of the interior leaves from one half cabbage to act as a bowl. Thinly slice other half. Finely chop 1/2 red onion; thinly slice other half.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, chopped onion, Fresno chile, paprika, and salt; cook and stir occasionally to break beef up until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime zest together in a small bowl; stir into beef mixture until thoroughly combined.

  4. Transfer beef mixture to cabbage bowl; top with the sliced cabbage, sliced onion, cilantro, and mint. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

410 Calories
27g Fat
23g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 410
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 878mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 134mg 149%
Calcium 127mg 10%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 898mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.