I have recently decided that coleslaw mix is my best grocery friend. It is insanely cheap, healthy, and saves prep time. The recipe below is a nice showcase of this produce-section staple.

• Prepare 1 pound of pork tenderloin by…
  • Slicing into strips
  • Seasoning with Chinese 5 spice mix
  • Using 2 T. oil, saute meat in 12 inch skillet.
  • Once meat is browned but still still rare in the middle, remove from skillet.
  • Coat meat with 1/4 cup Hoisin sauce.
• Add a bit more oil to the skillet to saute 8 ounces sliced mushrooms. Cook two minutes.
• Add to mushrooms…
  • 1 bag coleslaw mix
  • 2 T. chopped ginger
  • 2 T. chopped garlic
• Once cabbage starts to wilt, add to skillet…
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is soft and liquid is absorbed.
• Return pork to skillet, heat through.
• Serve with green onions and chow mein.

Everyone at my dinner table gobbled this up! I used four pork ribeye chops because they were on sale, but you could use whatever cut of pork you prefer—or chicken! If I hadn’t been serving kids, I might have added a bit of crushed red pepper or even some fresh peppers. Otherwise, this was a flavorful, guilt-free meal.