Pan-Fried Lumpia Bowl with Ground Pork and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

A deconstructed Filipino lumpia dish featuring sautéed ground pork, shredded cabbage, carrots, and green beans served over steamed rice. This Filipino-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground pork, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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

• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 1 cup green beans, sliced diagonally
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups steamed white rice
• 2 tbsp (optional) fried garlic bits
• 2 tbsp (optional) spring onions, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 finely chopped onion, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound ground pork and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup shredded carrots and 1 cup sliced green beans, cooking for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups shredded cabbage, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until cabbage wilts but retains some crunch.
5. Step 5: Serve the savory pork and vegetable mixture over 4 cups steamed white rice, garnished with 2 tablespoons fried garlic bits and 2 tablespoons chopped spring onions if desired.