Pork Donburi Bowls

Name: Pork Donburi Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 0.5 pound ground pork; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup white rice; 2 cup green cabbage (shredded); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon green onion (sliced)

Quick-cooking Japanese-inspired bowls featuring savory ground pork simmered in a sweet and salty sauce, served over steamed rice with quick-sauteed cabbage.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.50/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
0.5 pound ground pork
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup white rice
2 cup green cabbage (shredded)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon green onion (sliced)

Instructions

Prepare 1 cup pre-cooked white rice according to package directions, typically microwaveable in 90 seconds. While rice cooks, proceed with the pork and cabbage.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 pound ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in 1 clove minced garlic and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, and 1 tablespoon sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the pork.
In a separate pan or in the microwave, quickly sauté or steam 2 cups shredded green cabbage until tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
Divide the cooked white rice between two bowls. Top with the saucy ground pork and the quick-sauteed cabbage.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

You can add a dash of red pepper flakes to the pork for a spicy kick. Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 520
Protein: 31 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fat: 22 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 1200 mg
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Sugar: 12 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg