Easy Ground Pork Stir Fry
This quick & easy Ground Pork Stir Fry is packed with veggies, making it a perfect weeknight dinner. It comes together in under 30 minutes, thanks to the handy coleslaw mix. It’s full of flavor, super satisfying, and a great way to sneak in those extra veggies!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 pound (16 ounces) ground pork*
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 heaping cup sliced white mushrooms
- 6-7 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes*
- 1 14-ounce bag coleslaw mix
Instructions
- Cook the Pork and Vegetables: In a large skillet or wok, cook the ground pork, diced onions, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic over medium-high heat. Break the pork into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until the pork is browned and fully cooked.1 pound (16 ounces) ground pork*, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 heaping cup sliced white mushrooms, 6-7 cloves garlic
- Prepare the Sauce: While the pork mixture is cooking, whisk together the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Ensure the cornstarch is fully dissolved to avoid lumps. Set the sauce aside.1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon honey, 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes*
- Add the Coleslaw Mix: Once the pork is cooked, add the coleslaw mix to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cabbage is slightly wilted but still has some crunch.1 14-ounce bag coleslaw mix
- Incorporate the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the pork and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the ingredients are well coated.
Notes
- Ground Pork: You can substitute ground turkey, beef, or chicken for a leaner option.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Use to taste, or omit altogether if you are sensitive to spice.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: Must be toasted for the distinctive nutty flavor, not regular sesame oil.
- Store-Bought Sauce: You can use 1 cup of your favorite teriyaki or stir-fry sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 705mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g