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Crack Slaw on a plate ready to be served for dinner
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Crack Slaw

Crack slaw is a quick and flavorful dish featuring seasoned ground beef, ginger, and coleslaw, stir-fried to perfection and finished with a savory sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Shauna

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons cooking oil vegetable oil, avocado oil, olive oil, etc.
  • 1 medium white onion diced about 1 cup
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic minced or 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons ginger paste  or finely minced ginger divided in half
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 14 ounces tri-color coleslaw
  • 4 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or mirin
  • 1 teaspoon chili sesame oil optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional
  • 2 to 3 green onions sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, saute 1 medium white onion in 1 to 2 teaspoons cooking oil over medium heat until soft and translucent.
    1 to 2 teaspoons cooking oil, 1 medium white onion
    onions saute in a skillet
  • Add 1 pound ground beef, 3 to 4 cloves garlic, 1 to 2 tablespoons ginger paste, s½ teaspoon sea salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Continue cooking, stirring regularly, until the meat is cooked through and no pink remains.
    1 pound ground beef, 3 to 4 cloves garlic, 1 to 2 tablespoons ginger paste, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
    beef, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper added to the onion mixture
  • Add 14 ounces tri-color coleslaw and stir into the beef mixture, cooking several more minutes until the cabbage has wilted.
    14 ounces tri-color coleslaw
    coleslaw added to the beef mixture
  • Combine 4 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon chili sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon sriracha in a small bowl. Add an additional tablespoon of ginger paste if desired.
    4 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon chili sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sriracha
    soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili sesame oil, and sriracha combined in a bowl
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture over the cooked crack slaw and toss to combine.
    green onions garnished
  • Garnish with 2 to 3 green onions, chopped and serve hot.
    2 to 3 green onions
    close up overhead shot of broccoli slaw in a bowl

Notes

  • Chop your onions, mince the garlic, and prepare the ginger paste in advance. Having these ready to go will streamline the cooking process. 
  • If you are using ground beef with a higher fat content, consider draining the excess fat after the meat finishes cooking.
  • Be mindful not to overcook the coleslaw mix. It should wilt but still maintain some crunch for texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1.402mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg