Pork Stir Fry with Green Beans
Ingredients
- 10 oz / 300 g green beans
Note 1a
- 7 oz / 220 g pork mince
Note 1b
- 1/2 small onion
finely chopped, about 1/2 cup
- 2 tsp finely chopped garlic
2 cloves
- 2 tsp ginger
finely chopped, Note 2
- 2 1/2 tbsp peanut oil
or vegetable or canola
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
Note 3
- 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
Note 4 for subs
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp + Chilli Garlic Sauce
Note 5
Directions
- 1
- 2
Mix Sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- 3
Trim the tough end of the beans, then chop into 2 - 2.5cm / 4/5 - 1" pieces.
- 4
Charred Beans: Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a heavy based skillet over high heat (I use cast iron) until smoking. Add beans, spread out to cover base. Leave for 1 minute. Quick stir, spread out, cook for 30 seconds. Stir, then leave for 30 seconds, then repeat once more (so 2 1/2 minutes in total cook time) until beans are charred but tender crisp (not withered and floppy). Remove into bowl.
- 5
Turn heat down to medium high, add 1 tbsp oil. Add onion, then garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until edges of onion are golden.
- 6
Turn heat back up to high. Add pork and cook, breaking it up as you go. Cook for 2 minutes until the pork is cooked through, then add Sauce. Cook for 30 seconds, then add beans and stir for another 30 seconds.
- 7
Serve over rice. Garnish with slices of large red chilli (it's mild), entirely optional. To eat, mix the pork into the rice then eat it with a spoon - forget chopsticks for this one! (For a low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice)
Pork Stir Fry with Green Beans
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About this Recipe
Craving the bold, savory flavors of a classic Szechuan stir-fry, but need a quick and easy weeknight solution? This simplified Pork Stir Fry with Green Beans delivers that intense flavor punch without the fuss, using ingredients you likely already have on hand. It's a fantastic way to bring authentic tastes to your table without needing special equipment or obscure spices.
What makes this recipe truly special is its clever approach to flavor. Unlike many stir-fries that rely on a heavy sauce, this dish focuses on infusing every bite with robust aromatics and seasonings. It’s a brilliant, streamlined take on the popular Szechuan Stir Fried Green Beans with Minced Pork, ensuring you get all the delicious depth you crave in a more accessible format.
Prepare for a wonderfully aromatic experience, where tender green beans and savory pork mince are perfectly complemented by the pungent notes of garlic and ginger. The dish offers an intense, satisfying flavor that encourages you to mix it generously with rice, transforming each spoonful into a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. You'll find the spiciness level to be mild, providing a gentle warmth rather than overwhelming heat, making it approachable for most palates.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to adjust the heat to your liking by modifying the amount of Chilli Garlic Sauce. If Chinese cooking wine isn't available, the recipe provides a helpful substitution suggestion in Note 4. For a different twist, you could experiment with ground chicken or turkey in place of the pork mince, though the pork adds a richness that truly shines here.
This flavorful stir fry is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a casual gathering. Serve it generously over warm, steamed rice, allowing the rice to absorb all the incredible flavors.