Cabbage and Beef Mixed Rice Bowl

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A quick and comforting one-pot mixed rice featuring savory minced beef, crisp shredded cabbage, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and fluffy scrambled eggs.

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One-pot mixed rice dishes are a staple of comforting home cooking, designed to bring together lean protein, fresh vegetables, and grains in a single pan. This beef and cabbage version balances savory umami flavors with a light, wholesome texture that comes together effortlessly.

A top-down view of cabbage and beef mixed rice in a brown pot, garnished with scrambled eggs and shiitake mushrooms
A top-down view of cabbage and beef mixed rice in a brown pot, garnished with scrambled eggs and shiitake mushrooms
Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Total25 mins
Yield1 serving
DifficultyEasy
Calories550 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1Pour and scramble the eggs
    Beaten eggs cooking and scrambling inside an oiled pan with a spatula.

    Spray oil into the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble them gently on medium-low heat until cooked, then set them aside.

    Tip: Scramble on medium-low heat to keep the eggs soft and tender.
  2. 2Scramble the eggs
    Eggs being stirred and scrambled with a silicone spatula in a pan.

    Continue using a spatula to gently scramble the eggs in the pan until uniformly cooked before setting them aside.

    Tip: Remove the eggs while slightly soft so they dont dry out.
  3. 3Add minced beef
    Minced beef being poured from a bowl into a hot oiled pan.

    Spray oil again in the pan, then add the minced beef and stir-fry, breaking up any large clumps until fully browned and done.

    Tip: Break up any large clumps of beef with your spatula for even cooking.
  4. 4Stir-fry the minced beef
    Minced beef being browned and stirred with a spatula inside a cooking pot.

    Add minced beef into the pan after spraying with oil, and stir-fry continuously until the meat is fully browned and cooked through.

    Tip: Keep stirring to break up any large clumps of meat for an even texture.
  5. 5Add sliced shiitake mushrooms
    Sliced shiitake mushrooms mixed with the cooked minced beef in the pan.

    Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and shredded cabbage directly to the pan with the cooked minced beef, and stir-fry well together until slightly softened.

    Tip: Sauté the mushrooms briefly to release their earthy aroma.
  6. 6Add shredded cabbage
    Fresh shredded cabbage being added on top of the beef and mushrooms in the pan.

    Add the shredded cabbage into the pan over the beef and mushrooms, stir-frying until slightly softened.

    Tip: Slice the cabbage thinly so it cooks evenly and quickly absorbs the flavors.
  7. 7Stir-fry cabbage and mushrooms
    Shredded cabbage and mushrooms mixed in the pan with minced beef during stir-frying.

    Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and shredded cabbage into the pan with the beef, and stir-fry well together until combined and softened.

    Tip: Shred the cabbage thinly so it wilts quickly and blends evenly with the meat and mushrooms.
  8. 8Add mushrooms and cabbage
    Sliced shiitake mushrooms and shredded cabbage layered on top of cooked minced beef in a pan.

    Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and shredded cabbage into the pan alongside the cooked minced beef, and stir-fry well until combined and slightly softened.

    Tip: Ensure the vegetables are evenly distributed with the meat to cook uniformly.
  9. 9Add cooked rice
    A yellow bowl turning over to drop a molded portion of cooked white rice into the center of the pan.

    Invert a bowl of cooked white rice directly into the center of the pot over the vegetable, meat, and egg mixture.

    Tip: Using a bowl to pack and invert the rice gives it a clean, neat dome shape in the center of the pan.
  10. 10Cover and Simmer on Low Heat
    A transparent glass lid placed on top of the cooking pot, trapping steam inside.

    Cover the pot securely with a lid and let all the ingredients simmer together on low heat for one minute to meld the flavors and heat through evenly.

    Tip: Keep the heat low so the bottom does not burn while the steam traps and cooks everything evenly.
  11. 11Mix All Ingredients and Rice
    A mix of rice, minced beef, vegetables, and scrambled eggs being stirred together in a pot with a wooden spatula.

    Add the prepared scrambled eggs into the pot, season with black pepper and sea salt, then fold and mix all components together uniformly using a spatula.

    Tip: Fold gently to avoid breaking up the rice grains too much while ensuring the seasoning and components are well incorporated.

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator
2 days
Store in an airtight container once cooled completely.
Reheating
3–5 min
Reheat in a covered pan over medium-low heat with a splash of water to restore moisture.

Burn It Off

Brisk Walking
~2 hours at a steady pace (~5 km/h).
Leisurely Cycling
~90 minutes of casual riding (~15 km/h).
Running
~55 minutes at an easy jog (~9 km/h).

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, cooked brown rice works wonderfully and adds a nutty texture. Keep in mind it may require a slightly longer simmering time to absorb the flavors.
Make sure your cooked rice is cold or at room temperature rather than overly warm and wet, and control the amount of cabbage so it does not release excessive liquid.
Ground pork, turkey, or even finely diced chicken thighs make excellent substitutes for minced beef in this recipe.
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