Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Green Beans
Quick stir-fried ground pork with crisp green beans and a savory-spicy garlic sauce for a satisfying weeknight meal. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 25 minutes pairs ground pork, garlic cloves, minced, ginger, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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
- 12 oz green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 5 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb ground pork and cook, breaking up with a spatula, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Push pork to one side of the pan. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger to the cleared side and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 12 oz trimmed green beans to the pan. Stir-fry everything together for 4-5 minutes until green beans are bright and slightly tender but still crisp.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Sriracha, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 2 tsp sesame oil. Toss to coat all ingredients and cook for another 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork and green beans.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Green Beans 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 Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Green Beans?
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 Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Green Beans?
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 Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Green Beans 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 Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Garlic and Green Beans?
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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