Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 6 cups shredded cabbage
- 3/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweetener (golden monkfruit for keto)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Optional Toppings
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Peanuts, crushed
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Brown the pork: In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork until it is fully browned. Drain off any excess grease to keep the dish light and less oily.
- Add vegetables: Add the shredded cabbage and carrot to the skillet with the browned pork. Cook the mixture over medium-low heat to slowly soften the vegetables without burning them.
- Prepare the sauce: While the vegetables cook, combine the minced garlic, soy sauce, sweetener, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce in a jar. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously to fully mix the flavors.
- Toss with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the meat and vegetable mixture. Using tongs, toss everything together ensuring the stir fry is evenly coated with the sesame sauce.
- Cook until tender: Continue cooking the stir fry, stirring regularly, for 5-6 minutes or until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Add toppings and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with optional toppings such as sliced green onions, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, and crushed red pepper flakes to add crunch and extra flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner option.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust the chili garlic sauce amount to control the spiciness.
- This recipe keeps well and makes great leftovers stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables to keep it low carb and keto-friendly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Stir Fry
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg