Thai-Style Pork Burritos

Ms. Mother Earth's Note:

DH and I are eating much healthier now days and this recipe totally fits the bill. I found the basic ingredients on a package of lean ground pork. (which by the way is lower in fat then ground turkey or chicken and delicious) Quick, easy, healthy and full of flavor!***I do not agree with RecipeZaar's calculation of the calories and fat in my recipe. (no offense RZ!) Per the nutrition facts on the lean pork packaging, there are 4 grams of fat and 180 calories total for the pork; plus the minimal amount the other ingredients contribute. Hence my praise for the low fat healthy recipe. :)

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 3 mins
• Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0 burritos

• 1 1/4 lbs ground lean pork (4% fat)
• 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, grated (I used jarred)
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups coleslaw mix
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (optional)
• 4 low-fat low-carb whole wheat tortillas, warmed
• chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Brown pork in a non-stick skillet over high heat until it is no longer pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. (no need to oil skillet, make sure it's hot) Add ginger, garlic, onion and cole slaw mix and stir fry with pork until vegetables are wilted, about 2 minutes.
2. Combine all remaining ingredients except tortillas and cilantro in a small bowl and add to skillet. Cook and stir until all is coated, about a minute.
3. Spoon equal portions of mixture onto warm tortillas sprinkled with about a Tbs. of cilantro, or to taste. Roll up to encase filling and serve.

Reviews

[Tim964]

We really liked this, although I did make some changes. Basically, I used half the amount of pork and I nearly doubled the amount of coleslaw mix. There was still lots of meat - I can't imagine it as written! We still had 4 burritos and even put leftover filling in the fridge for lunch one day. This one is going into our regular menu rotation.

[hairmuch]

Yummy, used everything except corriander and this was so good, I used 1T. more of honey and 1tsp of red pepper and fresh ginger root, will make this again soon. I used low carb tortillas and they are loaded with fiber, also served with fresh sliced oranges***

[aronsinvest]

This recipe had everything going on! Crunchy, spicy, low fat and easy. My family loved it. I made one batch with the pork and another with firm tofu for my daughter (no meat). Thanks for posting. Justine