Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

Quick stir-fried ground pork tossed with fragrant garlic, fresh basil, and a spicy sauce for a vibrant, savory dinner. This Thai-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground pork, garlic cloves, red chili flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup, roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
• 3, sliced diagonally green onions
• 2 cups, cooked, for serving white rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground pork, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves and 3 sliced green onions.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately over 2 cups cooked white rice.