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Chinese Meat Sandwich

A savory, juicy minced pork filling stuffed into soft steamed buns, topped with fresh green onions and cabbage for a satisfying meal.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
25g
Chinese Meat Sandwich
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 4 steamed buns
  • 4 green onions
  • 2 cups cabbage
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Thinly slice the 4 green onions and 2 cups cabbage; set aside. Mince the 3 garlic cloves and 1 tbsp ginger.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add 1 lb ground pork, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 cup of the sliced green onions. Cook for 2 minutes until well combined.

  5. 5

    Warm the 4 steamed buns according to package instructions, about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Split each bun open and fill with the pork mixture. Top with the remaining green onions and the cabbage. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spoon

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