One Pot Sweet Ginger Chili Beef and Cabbage

When it comes to easy camping dinners, this is one of my favorites! This Sweet Ginger Beef and Cabbage is high in protein, ready in 20 minutes, and cooks in one pot. Let’s dive in!

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I love camping recipes that are only a few ingredients but pack a ton of protein and flavor.

There are a lot of different brand options for the sweet chili sauce used in this recipe. I love The Ginger People Sweet Ginger Chili Sauce (not sponsored).

But, use any brand you prefer or can find at the store. You can usually find the sweet chili sauce in the Thai food section.

The Ginger People brand includes a lot of ginger in their recipes, which I love!

This Sweet Ginger Chili Beef and Cabbage is perfect for camping trips. It’s easy to make and doesn’t need a lot of cleanup. You can cook it in a large pot or a large cast-iron skillet on a propane camp stove.

If you use a cast iron skillet, use one that’s at least 12 inches. It should be big enough to mix all the ingredients.

This recipe is also very flexible – you don’t need to be precise with the ingredient measurements.

Don’t want to use beef? Feel free to swap in chicken pieces instead. Make sure they’re fully cooked before adding the carrots and cabbage.

How to Make Sweet Ginger Chili Beef and Cabbage

Start by preparing the carrots, cabbage, and ginger so they’re ready to go when needed.

Heat a pot or large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil, followed by the beef. Cook for a few minutes until the beef is browned.

Add in the shredded cabbage and carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes, mixing frequently.

Add in the garlic, Sweet Ginger Chili Sauce, and soy sauce. Mix well and simmer for another couple of minutes.

Mix in the cooked rice packets. Break apart the rice in the packet with your hands first if it’s in one solid block. This makes it much easier to mix in. Cook the rice for about 2 minutes until it’s hot.

Remove from the heat. Top with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve with more soy sauce if desired. Enjoy!

More One Pot Camping Dinners:

• One Pot Thai Chicken Curry
• One Pot Camper’s Hamburger Helper
• One Pot Sausage Jambalaya
• Blackstone Beef Fried Rice
• One Pot Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice

One Pot Sweet Ginger Chili Beef and Cabbage

I love camping recipes that are only a few ingredients but pack a ton of protein and flavor. This recipe is high in protein, ready in 20 minutes, and cooks in one pot for easy cleanup. It's the perfect combo of sweet and salty!

4.50 from 2 votes

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Servings: 4 people

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Equipment

• Camp Chef Everest Stove
• Primus Campfire Cookset

Ingredients

 

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 cups shredded napa cabbage
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup Sweet Ginger Chili Sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (plus more to taste)
• 2 packets of cooked white rice (8 oz packets) (or one 16 oz family size packet)
• sliced green onion (for garnish)
• sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

 

• Prep the carrots, cabbage, and ginger.
• Heat a pot or large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil followed by the beef. Cook for a few minutes until the beef is browned.
• Add in the shredded cabbage and carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes mixing frequently.
• Add in the garlic, Sweet Ginger Chili Sauce, and soy sauce. Mix well and simmer for another couple of minutes.
• Mix in the cooked rice packets. Break apart the rice in the packets with your hands first if it's in one solid block. This makes it much easier to mix in. Cook the rice for about 2 minutes until it's hot throughout.
• Remove from the heat. Top with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve with more soy sauce if desired. Enjoy!

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