Kelly’s Moo Shu Pork (Or Beef) Pockets

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 6
Kelly's Moo Shu Pork (Or Beef) Pockets recipe for a quick and easy meal
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb raw ground pork , can sub ground beef ( not sausage )
1 package shredded cabbage , with the carrots bits in it remove 1 1/2 cups and chop smaller
2 minced garlic cloves ( I use the jarred kind already minced )
8 gingersnap cookies , crushed to crumbs ( place in ziplock baggie and crush with rolling pin , or in blender or food processor )
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
1 dash cayenne ( I like it in there ) ( optional )
1 tablespoon vegetable oil ( if you have it ) or 1 tablespoon wok oil ( if you have it )
6 large tortillas
hoisin sauce ( comes in a little jar by the chinese stuff )
2 cups shredded lettuce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
455
Sugar
6g
Fat
20g
Moo Shu Pork (Or Beef) Pockets are a Chinese American dish that is popular in the United States. This recipe is a quick and easy version of the classic dish that can be made with ground pork or beef. The meat is cooked with shredded cabbage, garlic, and soy sauce, and flavored with gingersnap cookies for a unique twist on the traditional recipe. The mixture is then spooned onto warm tortillas and topped with lettuce and hoisin sauce to create a portable pocket that is perfect for a meal on the go or a quick and easy dinner at home.

Instructions

1.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork (or beef) to the skillet and cook until browned and no longer pink.
2.Add the shredded cabbage, minced garlic, crushed gingersnap cookies, soy sauce, sliced green onion, and cayenne (if using) to the skillet with the cooked meat. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
3.While the filling is cooking, warm the tortillas in a microwave or skillet.
4.Spread a small amount of hoisin sauce on each tortilla.
5.Spoon the moo shu pork or beef mixture onto each tortilla. Top with the shredded lettuce.
6.Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up over the filling, then fold in the two sides to form a pocket. Serve immediately.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

It is a great way to use up leftover pork or beef.

These pockets are a quick and easy meal that can be eaten on the go or at home.

CONS

The gingersnap cookies in the filling may not be for everyone.

These pockets are not a low-calorie meal and should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe is not particularly healthy, it is a good source of protein and contains some nutrients from the vegetables.
Cabbage is rich in Vitamin C and K and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Pork and beef are good sources of iron, which is important for healthy blood cells and proper immune function.

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