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Weeknight Moo Shu Pork

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14 Nov

No need for takeout! Easy Moo Shu Pork is a delicious, veggie packed weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Easy weeknight meals are on regular rotation in our house. This one is full of flavor and ready in about 30 minutes. It’s an all in one meal that is hearty and satisfying!

Marinated tender strips of pork, with cabbage, carrots, mushrooms and egg served on a bed of rice. Drizzled with hoisin sauce, it’s delicious and easy, and tastes just like take out!

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Ingredients for Weeknight Moo Shu Pork in original packaging .

What You’ll Need to Make Weeknight Moo Shu Pork

  • Hoisin Sauce and Oyster Sauce – these are traditional Asian sauces that add flavor and a dark caramel color. If you don’t have these on hand, Teriyaki sauce may be substituted for either or both.

  • Honey – this adds the sweetness to the marinade. Brown sugar may be substituted

  • Rice Vinegar – this is less acidic and milder than other vinegars and has a slightly sweet and sour flavor. 

  • Soy Sauce – low sodium or regular soy sauce may be used. Feel free to substitute coco aminos if you prefer. The flavor is the same, the product is allergy friendly, contains less salt and is a lot less expensive than soy sauce!

  • Sesame Oil – common in Asian dishes, a little goes a long way. This has a nutty and earthy taste.

  • Fresh Garlic – we are generous with the garlic in this recipe, using a whole tablespoon of minced garlic which is about 6 cloves. You can substitute garlic paste, chopped garlic, or in a pinch, use 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.

  • Fresh Ginger – one tablespoon, peeled and grated. You can substitute 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger if you don’t have fresh.

  • Pork – we use boneless pork chops, cut into thin strips. Pork tenderloin may also be used.

  • Eggs – 2 large sized eggs, or three small.

  • Cooking Oil – 4 tablespoons, divided. We use vegetable, canola or olive oil.

  • Coleslaw Mix – we use a 10 ounce bag to save time. You can substitute 4 cups of thinly sliced cabbage instead.

  • Carrot – one small carrot, julienne cut or shredded, about 1/4 cup. You can leave this out completely if you don’t happen to have a spare carrot!

  • Mushrooms – 8 ounces, sliced. We use white but you can use any kind. such as baby Bellas or Shiitake mushrooms if you prefer.

  • Green Onions – cut into bite sized strips, used for garnish so you can leave them out if you want.

  • Cooked Rice – white, brown, or any type you like.

  • Sesame Seeds – for garnish.


Finished Weeknight Moo Shu Pork on a plate.

How to Make Weeknight Moo Shu Pork

Family friendly, easy and packed with veggies, this Weeknight Moo Shu Pork is a delicious meal option for busy families on the go.

It’s ready in about 30 minutes and hearty and satisfying. A great weeknight recipe to have in rotation!

Whisking together the marinade.

In a small bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients.

Cutting the pork into thin strips.

Cut the pork into thin strips.

Pouring the marinade over the pork strips in a zip top bag.

Place into a large zip top bag and pour 1/2 cup of the marinade over the top. Reserve the remaining 1/2 cup of the marinade for later.

Pork marinating with reserved marinade alongside.

Marinate the pork while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Whisking the eggs in a small bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper until frothy.

Making the thin egg omelette in the skillet.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Pour in the egg mixture to create a large, thin omelette.

Egg omelette cut into thin strips on a cutting board.

Once cooked through, remove from the skillet and cut into long, thin strips. Set aside.

Pork and marinade in the skillet.

Return the pan to the stove top and turn the heat to high. Add 2 additional tablespoons of oil. Pour the pork and marinade from the zip top bag into the pan.

Finished pork strips set aside on a plate.

Sauté the pork strips for 7-9 minutes, stirring often, until cooked through. Remove to a plate.

Adding cabbage, carrots and mushrooms into the skillet.

Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the last tablespoon of oil into the pan. Add cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms.

Pouring the reserved marinade into the mix in the skillet.

Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the rest of the reserved marinade to the mix and stir. Cook for an additional two minutes to heat through.

Adding the cooked pork strips and the omelette into the skillet for final mix.

Add the cooked pork and omelette strips back into the pan. Stir until incorporated.

Moo Shu Pork in the skillet ready to serve over rice.

Serve over rice, sprinkled with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, drizzled with additional hoisin sauce if desired. Enjoy!

Finished Weeknight Moo Shu Pork over rice in a shallow bowl, garnished with sliced onions, sesame seeds and a drizzle of hoisin sauce.

Other Weeknight Recipes You May Like

Easy Weeknight White Chicken Chili – a simple and creamy slow cooker family favorite!

Simple Weeknight Meatloaf – Simple and easy comfort food that is a throwback to childhood and a piece of cake to throw together on a weeknight. You can make it the night before and just pop it in the oven too!

Weeknight Shrimp Portofino – a simple family pasta recipe of marinated artichoke hearts, shrimp and angel hair pasta topped with a tasty lemon and garlic butter sauce.

Spaghetti Pie – With Italian sausage and spinach hidden inside this is an unexpectedly good (and super easy!) weeknight creation that the entire family will love.

Creamy Chicken Linguine with Brie – chicken and creamy pasta with hints of fennel and lemon.

Weeknight Moo Shu Pork

No need for takeout! Easy Moo Shu Pork is a delicious, veggie packed weeknight meal the whole family will love!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 729kcal

Ingredients

Pork Marinade

  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce plus extra for serving
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic about 6 cloves
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Moo Shu Pork

  • 1 pound boneless pork chops cut into thin strips
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp cooking oil divided
  • 1 bag coleslaw mix about 4 cups
  • 1 small carrot julienne cut / shredded, about 1/4 cup
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced

For Serving

  • 4 green onions cut into bite sized strips
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • sesame seeds for garnish
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients.
  • Cut the pork into thin strips. Place into a large zip top bag and pour 1/2 cup of the marinade over the top. Reserve the remaining 1/2 cup of the marinade for later. Marinate the pork while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper until frothy.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Pour in the egg mixture to create a large, thin omelette. Once cooked through, remove from the skillet and cut into long, thin strips. Set aside.
  • Return the pan to the stove top and turn the heat to high. Add 2 additional tablespoons of oil. Pour the pork and marinade from the zip top bag into the pan. Sauté the pork strips for 7-9 minutes, stirring often, until cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the last tablespoon of oil into the pan. Add cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the rest of the reserved marinade to the mix and stir. Cook for an additional two minutes to heat through.
  • Add the cooked pork and omelette strips back into the pan. Stir until incorporated.
  • Serve over rice, sprinkled with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, drizzled with additional hoisin sauce if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition *

Calories: 729kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1431mg | Potassium: 1042mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2461IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg
* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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  • Michelle Mundy

    As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours. Welcome to The Recipe Bandit! Click here to read more about me.

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