Steamed Lumpia Rolls with Ground Pork and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Filipino-style steamed spring rolls filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, carrots, and green beans, served with a tangy vinegar dipping sauce. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground pork, carrot, finely chopped, green beans, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 6, 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 carrot, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green beans, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 20 sheets spring roll wrappers
• for sealing wrappers water
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 clove crushed garlic

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 finely chopped small onion, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground pork and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 medium finely chopped carrot and 1/2 cup finely chopped green beans, cooking for 3 more minutes until vegetables soften.
4. Step 4: Season mixture with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5. Step 5: Place one spring roll wrapper on a flat surface, spoon 2 tbsp filling near one edge. Roll tightly, folding edges in, sealing with a little water.
6. Step 6: Repeat until all filling and wrappers are used.
7. Step 7: Arrange rolls in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper. Steam over boiling water for 15 minutes until wrappers are translucent and filling is hot.
8. Step 8: For dipping sauce, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 1 crushed garlic clove in a small bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.
9. Step 9: Serve steamed lumpia hot with vinegar dipping sauce on the side.