Spicy Garlic Stir-Fried Green Beans with Ground Pork

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A quick Asian stir fry combining crisp green beans with savory ground pork and a bold garlic-chili sauce for a flavorful weeknight side or main. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 25 minutes pairs ground pork, garlic cloves, minced, dried red chili flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp dried red chili flakes, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz ground pork, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Add 12 oz trimmed green beans cut into 2-inch pieces and stir-fry for 2 minutes until bright green and slightly blistered.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Toss everything to coat and cover the pan. Cook for 4 minutes until the green beans are tender-crisp.
  6. Step 6: Remove the lid and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil, tossing to combine.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Spicy Garlic Stir-Fried Green Beans with Ground Pork take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 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 Spicy Garlic Stir-Fried Green Beans with Ground 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 ground pork from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Garlic Stir-Fried Green Beans with Ground 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 Spicy Garlic Stir-Fried Green Beans with Ground Pork for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Spicy Garlic Stir-Fried Green Beans with Ground Pork?

Asian 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.

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