Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground pork (or ground chicken, turkey, or beef)
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil (divided)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 (14 oz) bag coleslaw mix (shredded green cabbage & carrots)
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage (optional, for color & crunch)
- 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, for spice)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients (5 minutes):
Dice onion, mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice green onions for garnish. - Cook the Protein (7–8 minutes):
- Heat 1 Tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground pork and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula until no longer pink.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Aromatics (2 minutes):
- Stir in onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook until fragrant and onions soften slightly.
- Add Veggies (5–6 minutes):
- Add coleslaw mix and purple cabbage (if using).
- Drizzle in remaining 1 Tbsp sesame oil.
- Stir-fry until cabbage wilts but still has a slight crunch.
- Season (2 minutes):
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using).
- Mix well to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish & Serve (1 minute):
- Remove from heat.
- Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot as a main dish.
Notes
- Protein Options: Swap pork for chicken, turkey, or beef.
- Vegetable Boost: Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or broccoli slaw.
- Keto-Friendly: Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in skillet for best texture.
- Make it a Meal: Serve over cauliflower rice or steamed white rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving, 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg