Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Easy Egg Roll Stir Fry that combines ground pork, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly shredded (about 6 cups)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Extra sliced green onions (optional)
- Sriracha or chili crisp (optional)
- Crispy wonton strips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
- Cook the pork. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and fully cooked.
- Add the aromatics. Stir in the sliced onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and the onion begins to soften.
- Add the vegetables. Add the shredded cabbage and carrots. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 4–6 minutes, until the cabbage softens slightly but still has a little crunch.
- Pour in the sauce. Add the prepared sauce and toss thoroughly to coat the meat and vegetables. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
- Finish with green onions. Stir in most of the sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and the remaining green onions. Serve hot on its own, over steamed rice, or with cauliflower rice for a lower-carbohydrate option.
Notes
- Keep the cabbage slightly crisp: Avoid cooking it too long so it doesn’t become watery.
- Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix: A bag of cabbage and carrots saves time.
- Brown the meat properly: Let the pork sit undisturbed briefly before stirring to develop more flavor.
- Adjust the sauce: Add a splash of soy sauce for saltiness or a little honey for sweetness.
- Make it spicy: Add sriracha, chili garlic sauce, or extra red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg