Step 1

Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until it is browned.

Step 3

Drain off any excess grease and add the garlic, sauteing just until fragrant (30-60 seconds).

Step 4

Add in the coleslaw mix (or 6 cups of finely sliced cabbage) and toss it to combine with the ground beef and garlic.

Step 5

Pour in the soy sauce and stir well to coat the cabbage and ground beef.

Step 6

Add in the hot sauce, ground ginger, onion powder, and cloves (if using). Stir well.

Step 7

Add a lid to the skillet (if you don’t have one, that’s fine - you just may need to add ¼ -⅓ cup water to prevent the cabbage from sticking) and cook until the coleslaw mix is soft, about 2-5 minutes.

Step 8

Once the cabbage is cooked to your liking, remove the skillet from the heat and finish it with 1 ½ tablespoons of toasted sesame oil. Toss well to combine.

Step 9

Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and seasonings to your liking.

Step 10

Serve in bowls topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (optional).