Easy Pork Chow Mein
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.
Servings: 8 Servings
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.
- Using a wok or large skillet/sauté pan (4 quarts or larger), brown the ground pork over medium heat until cooked through.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1272mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg
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