Julie Recipes
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork or ground beef, chicken, or turkey
1 small onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
1 small green cabbage thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Salt and pepper to taste
2 green onions chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Sriracha or hot sauce optional, for serving
Instructions
Cook the Meat:
In a large skillet or wok, cook the ground pork over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Add Aromatics:
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent and the garlic and ginger are fragrant.
Add Vegetables:
Add the thinly sliced cabbage and shredded carrots to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Season:
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Finish and Serve:
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped green onions.
Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Optional Toppings:
Serve with a drizzle of sriracha or your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick.
