Pork and Green Bean Stir-fry with tender-crisp veggies and minced pork is delicious as it is nutritious. It's ready in minutes, tasty, and budget-friendly, too. Pair with steamed rice for a hearty and filling meal the whole family will love.
Want something fast and delicious for tonight's dinner? Say hello to pork and green bean stir-fry!
This vegetable dish has easy prep steps and quick cook time; it goes from kitchen to dinner table in less than 30 minutes! it's perfect for busy weekends when you don't have time for an elaborate recipe but want a tasty and filling meal.
But don't let its simplicity fool you! This green bean stir-fry with minced pork is anything but lacking in taste.
The combination of tender-crisp veggies and a sweet and savory sauce are sure to rock your tastebuds. You'll be pleasantly surprised how a simple blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar can pack a serious punch of flavor!
Cooking tips
- This is a quick recipe so have your ingredients prepped and ready to go.
- Cut the vegetables in small and uniform sizes for fast and even cooking.
- You can substitute ground turkey, beef, or chicken instead of ground pork.
- If you want a bit of spice, stir in chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
How to serve and store
- Enjoy this pork and green bean stir-fry as a main or side dish for lunch or dinner. Serve over steamed rice or mashed potatoes, or toss with fresh noodles.
- Store leftovers in a container with a lid and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in a microwave at 2 to 3-minute intervals or briefly stir-fry in a hot pan until warmed through.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, peeled and minced
- ยฝ pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed and cut thinly on a bias
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a wok or wide skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until softened.
- Add ground pork and cook, breaking into pieces with the back of a spoon, until lightly browned. Drain excess oil as needed.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, and brown sugar. Stir until blended and sugar is dissolved.
- Add to ground pork and bring to a simmer.
- Increase heat to high. Add green beans and carrots. Continue to cook, stirring regularly, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Season with salt to taste and generously with pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cut the vegetables in small and uniform sizes for fast and even cooking.
- You can substitute ground turkey, beef, or chicken instead of ground pork.
- If you want a bit of spice, stir in chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
Nutrition Information
โThis website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.โ
Glaiza Fajardo says
Hi I'm allergic to oyster sauce and fish sauce and anything sea food really . Is there another ingredient I could use to substitute the oyster sauce without losing the flavour?
Thank you
Jody says
There's a Restaurant in the North End that serves the most amazing spicy green beans, but is impossible to get to. This is Exactly the recipe....So much cheaper, easier, and we'll be keeping this in our regular rotation.
I did add chicken broth instead of water, and 1 tsp chili garlic sauce for spicy hot.
Amazing.
Lalaine Manalo says
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Honey says
We cook this all the time and we use large ๐ค too.
We were raised around Filipinos in Hawaii for many years.๐
Johnny C says
Just made it right now. It was delicious. No lie. Cheers from Oregon! :3
Lalaine Manalo says
Johnny, I'm glad you liked the recipe!
Erick says
I tried this recipe yesterday, though i replaced the the ground pork with ground beef (in Qatar its not easily available). Still, it deliciously went out well. Thanks for sharing your recipe to the world. ๐