20-Minute Paleo Egg Roll in a Bowl (Potsticker Stir-Fry)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pasture-raised ground pork (or ground turkey / chicken)
• 1 tbsp unrefined avocado oil or coconut oil
• 6 cups organic coleslaw mix (shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
• 1 bunch scallions (green onions), thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
• 0.33 cup organic coconut aminos (soy-free umami base)
• 1 tbsp raw unpasteurized apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
• 1.5 tbsp toasted sesame oil (added at the end for pure aroma)
• 1 tsp Red Boat fish sauce (optional secret umami booster)
• 1 tsp coarse Celtic sea salt
• 0.5 tsp freshly ground white or black pepper
• 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic paste (sugar-free, for serving)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown the Ground Pork: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large 12-inch heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground pork, breaking it up with a wooden spatula. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes until browned and crispy at the edges. (If excess fat accumulates, drain all but 1 tablespoon).
2. Sauté Aromatics: Push the browned pork to the outer edges of the skillet to create an open well in the center. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the sliced scallions. Sauté in the center for 60 to 90 seconds until intensely fragrant.
3. Add Cabbage & Slaw: Dump the 6 cups of shredded coleslaw cabbage mix directly into the hot skillet with the meat and aromatics.
4. Season & Toss: Pour the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fish sauce, sea salt, and pepper over the cabbage. Toss vigorously with tongs over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes just until the cabbage is tender-crisp and wilted down but retains a lively, crunchy bite. (Do not overcook into mush!).
5. Finish with Toasted Sesame Oil: Remove the skillet from heat. Drizzle the 1.5 tbsp toasted sesame oil over the entire stir-fry and toss once more to distribute the nutty aromatics.
6. Garnish & Serve: Spoon into wide bowls. Garnish generously with the sliced green scallion tops, toasted white sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sugar-free sriracha.

Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)

Chef's Paleo Nutritional Science

Cabbage contains abundant glucosinolates and S-methylmethionine (Vitamin U), which accelerate gastrointestinal mucosal repair and support stomach lining defense. Fresh ginger root provides gingerols and shogaols, which enhance gastric emptying and suppress inflammatory prostaglandin synthesis.

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