Spicy Pork, Cabbage & Mushroom Stir-Fry Bowls
A fast, satisfying Chinese-inspired stir-fry featuring savory ground pork, crisp cabbage, mushrooms, and a touch of chili, spooned over steamed rice. It delivers lots of texture and deep flavor from a handful of affordable ingredients.
Back to full listIngredients
- Ground Pork 1 lb $5.99
- Organic Green Cabbage 1 small head, about half used, shredded $1.99
- 365 Mushroom Baby Bella Slcd 8Oz Cv 8 oz $2.99
- Organic Green Onion 1 bunch, sliced $1.43
- Organic Green Jalapeno Pepper 1, thinly sliced $4.99
- Lime 1 $0.59
- Pantry: cooked rice 2 cups cooked pantry
- Pantry: soy sauce 3 tablespoons pantry
- Pantry: rice vinegar or cider vinegar 1 tablespoon pantry
- Pantry: garlic 2 cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic puree pantry
- Pantry: neutral oil 1 tablespoon pantry
- Pantry: sesame oil optional 1 teaspoon pantry
Instructions
- Prep 1 lb Ground Pork ($5.99), about half of 1 small Organic Green Cabbage ($1.99), 8 oz 365 Mushroom Baby Bella Slcd 8Oz Cv ($2.99), 1 bunch Organic Green Onion ($1.43), 1 Organic Green Jalapeno Pepper ($4.99), and 1 Lime ($0.59). Shred the cabbage, slice the mushrooms and green onions, and thinly slice the jalapeno.
- Mix a quick stir-fry sauce with 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or cider vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons water, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil if using.
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb Ground Pork ($5.99) and cook, breaking it up, for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add the sliced Organic Green Jalapeno Pepper ($4.99), the 8 oz mushrooms ($2.99), and the white parts of the 1 bunch Organic Green Onion ($1.43). Cook 3 minutes until the mushrooms soften.
- Add the shredded cabbage from about half of 1 Organic Green Cabbage ($1.99) and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes until wilted but still a little crisp.
- Pour in the sauce and toss everything together for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and well coated. Taste and add a squeeze of juice from the 1 Lime ($0.59).
- Warm 2 cups cooked rice from the pantry. Divide the rice between 2 bowls and spoon the pork-cabbage stir-fry over the top.
- Finish with the green parts of the sliced green onion and extra lime wedges from the 1 Lime ($0.59). Serve immediately.
- Wine note: dry Riesling is excellent if you want something cooling and bright; Pinot Noir also works if you prefer red wine with pork and mushrooms.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-16
Health notes: About 600-700 calories per serving with rice. Good protein from pork, plus cabbage and mushrooms contribute fiber and micronutrients. For a lighter plate, use less rice and add extra cabbage.
Drink pairing: Try a dry Riesling or Pinot Noir. Riesling cools the chili and soy, while Pinot Noir plays nicely with the earthy mushrooms and pork.