Hunan-Style Dry-Fried Green Beans with Minced Pork
Sautéed green beans and minced pork cooked dry-style with garlic, ginger, and chilies for a classic Hunan dish bursting with flavor and texture. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs green beans, trimmed, minced pork, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 400 grams green beans, trimmed
- 150 grams minced pork
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 8 pieces dried red chilies, chopped
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 400 grams trimmed green beans and fry, stirring often, for 5-6 minutes until blistered and tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Sauté 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, and 8 chopped dried red chilies for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 150 grams minced pork and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
- Step 4: Stir in 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 1 minute to combine flavors.
- Step 5: Return the green beans to the skillet and toss everything together. Drizzle 1 teaspoon sesame oil and sprinkle 2 chopped green onions. Stir for 1 more minute and serve hot.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Hunan-Style Dry-Fried Green Beans with Minced Pork take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Hunan-Style Dry-Fried Green Beans with Minced Pork?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep green beans, trimmed from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hunan-Style Dry-Fried Green Beans with Minced Pork?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Hunan-Style Dry-Fried Green Beans with Minced Pork for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Hunan-Style Dry-Fried Green Beans with Minced Pork?
Chinese pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
