Sautéed Keto Eggroll Bowl with Ground Pork and Cabbage
A low-carb, savory skillet dish combining ground pork, crunchy cabbage, and classic eggroll flavors without the wrapper. This asian-inspired keto (keto, low carb) ready in about 30 minutes pairs ground pork, shredded green cabbage, medium, diced yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 small, shredded carrot
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb ground pork and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, for 5-6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Step 2: Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp ginger paste, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Step 4: Mix in 4 cups shredded green cabbage and 1 small shredded carrot, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes until the cabbage wilts but retains slight crunch.
- Step 5: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil, sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes until flavors meld.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Keto Eggroll Bowl with Ground Pork and Cabbage take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Keto Eggroll Bowl with Ground Pork and Cabbage?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground pork from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Keto Eggroll Bowl with Ground Pork and Cabbage?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Keto Eggroll Bowl with Ground Pork and Cabbage for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Sautéed Keto Eggroll Bowl with Ground Pork and Cabbage keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged keto, low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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