15-Minute Sweet and Spicy Pork Bowls with Cabbage and Scallions

This saucy, sweet and spicy pork bowl is ready in just 15 minutes-faster than takeout! Ground pork is browned with cabbage and scallions, then simmered in a blend of sweet Thai chili sauce, soy glaze, hoisin and lime juice. It’s all spooned over buttery rice and topped with sesame seeds for a nutty crunch.

Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal delivers big flavor with minimal effort. The combination of savory pork, crunchy cabbage and tangy-sweet sauce will have you coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

1 unit Microwavable RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Coleslaw MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Hoisin SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Cook the rice according to package directions. Once done, fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. While the rice cooks, thinly slice the scallions, separating white and green parts. Cut the lime into wedges.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the coleslaw mix and white parts of the scallions to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the cabbage is slightly wilted, about 2 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet Thai chili sauce, sweet soy glaze, hoisin sauce and juice from half the lime.
6. Pour the sauce over the pork and cabbage mixture. Stir to coat and let simmer for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
7. Spoon the buttery rice into bowls. Top with the pork mixture, garnish with green scallion tops and sesame seeds. Serve with remaining lime wedges.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different protein?

Yes, ground chicken, turkey or even crumbled tofu work well in this recipe.

Is this dish very spicy?

It has a mild to medium spice from the sweet Thai chili sauce. Adjust by using less or adding extra chili flakes.

Can I make this ahead?

The pork mixture can be made ahead and reheated. Cook the rice fresh for best texture.