Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork, chicken, or beef
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, chopped fresh cilantro, hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat a quality nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shredded cabbage and carrots. Sauté until vegetables soften, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to combine. Let simmer for a few minutes to meld flavors. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Divide the mixture into bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro. Add hot sauce or lime for extra flavor if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave or skillet until hot.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground meat with tofu or tempeh.
- Enhance the flavor by adding fresh ginger or extra seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg