Sautéed Pork and Cabbage Bowl with Ginger-Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A low-carb sautéed pork and cabbage dish inspired by eggroll flavors, seasoned with fresh ginger and toasted sesame oil for a satisfying keto meal. This Asian-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground pork, green cabbage, 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 sliced green onions
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb ground pork and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the skillet with the pork. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 cups shredded green cabbage, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook while stirring frequently for 5-6 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
4. Step 4: Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.