Sautéed Pork Lumpia with Carrot and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

A Filipino-inspired twist on the classic spring roll filling combining ground pork, finely diced carrots, and fragrant garlic, perfect for making lumpia wrappers or serving as a savory side. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground pork, carrot, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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 lb ground pork
• 1 medium, finely diced carrot
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 small finely chopped onion, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound ground pork to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pork is no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 medium finely diced carrot, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Pour 1/4 cup water into the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture is cooked through and slightly saucy. Remove lid and cook uncovered for 1-2 minutes until most liquid evaporates.