Easy pork chow mein is a quick all-in-one meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It comes together in a flash and is filled with flavor.
If you are looking for an easy dinner idea, you are in the right place. This ground pork chow mein recipe has Asian inspired flavors and only takes about 30 minutes to make.
The cabbage and onions kind of melt into the dish, so you get plenty of veggies but you hardly notice they are there. It is a great way to get the kids to eat more vegetables without the struggle.
Chow mein noodles make it fun to eat. They are perfectly slurpable.
Spaghetti works too!
If you don’t have chow mein noodles, or you can’t find them at the grocery store, just use spaghetti instead. Dinner will still be delicious.
You could also use glass noodles or another version of rice noodles if you want to.
The sauce is a fabulous mix of sweet and savory that ties it all together. There is just enough to coat everything in its goodness.
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Of course we need some protein in this meal as well. Ground pork is perfect for the job.
It is a great value, making this meal super affordable as well as delicious. Plus pork just goes so well with these flavors.
There is a reason there is usually ground pork and cabbage in egg rolls. This meal brings them together in a similar fashion, while being much easier to make.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Easy Pork Chow Mein
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 small head cabbage about 5 cups shredded
- 1 small onion
- 12 ounces chow mein noodles
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion and shred the cabbage into thin ribbons.1 small head cabbage, 1 small onion
- Using a wok or large skillet/sauté pan (4 quarts or larger), brown the ground pork over medium heat until cooked through.1 pound ground pork
- Add the cabbage and onion. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until both soften and cook down.
- While the vegetables are cooking, bring some salted water to a boil. Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package directions.12 ounces chow mein noodles
- In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, ginger, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and corn starch. Add red pepper flakes if desired.2 Tablespoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ cup water, ¼ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup hoisin sauce, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- When the onions are translucent and the cabbage is soft, stir in the sauce mixture. Cook until it begins to bubble and thicken.
- Add the drained noodles and stir to coat. Continue to cook until most of the sauce is absorbed.
- Serve and enjoy.
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I have never tried to make chow mein! But you have me inspired to want to try! I know this is so flavorful!
It’s so good and easy too!
This sounds delicious! I will be trying it!
I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
We love it! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!
YAY!
Looks delicious Carlee
Thank you!