Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry
In short: Ground pork and blistered green beans tossed with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and chili flakes, a fast, savory dinner to serve over rice. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 345 kcal
Green beans cooked hot and fast in a lightly oiled pan blister at the edges and keep a little snap, which is just what you want against crumbled pork. The pork is browned until it has crispy bits, then seasoned with garlic, ginger and a soy-based sauce. A little more than 20 minutes of work gives you a dish that is even better over rice. Add as much chili as your household can take.
Instructions
- Stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil and water in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the green beans and cook, stirring only now and then, for 5 to 6 minutes until blistered and tender but still crisp. Move them to a plate.
- Add the remaining oil and the pork. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it into small crumbs, until browned and crisp in places and no pink remains.
- Add the garlic, ginger, chili flakes and the white parts of the spring onions and stir for 30 seconds.
- Return the beans to the pan, pour in the sauce and toss for 2 minutes, until the sauce reduces and clings to the beans and pork.
- Top with the green spring onion and serve over steamed rice.
Tips
- For a deeper flavor, add 1 tbsp of chili bean paste with the garlic and reduce the soy sauce slightly.
- Frozen green beans work in a pinch. Cook them straight from frozen and allow about 2 extra minutes.
Questions and answers
Can I use ground chicken or turkey?
Yes. They are leaner, so add an extra teaspoon of oil when browning and take care not to overcook them.
How do I keep green beans bright green in a stir-fry?
Cook them in a very hot pan for a short time and do not cover the pan. Overcooking turns them dull and gray-green.
How spicy is this stir-fry?
With 1/2 tsp of chili flakes it is mildly warm. Use 1/4 tsp for children, or add a spoonful of chili paste for more heat.
How long does it take to make Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry?
About 25 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 15 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry?
About 345 kcal per serving, with 20 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 345 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 920 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
