Switch up your weeknight dinner with this speedy one-pot ground pork stir fry! Perfect for utilizing pork chops, it's ready in just 30 minutes!
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🛒 Ingredients
- Pork - I like to use ground pork for stir fry but feel free to go for either pork loin chops or pork tenderloin (cut into thinner strips). Pork can be slightly pink in the middle for optimal tenderness.
- Veg - fresh or frozen vegetables are both fine; if using frozen, thaw and drain them before adding to the skillet.
- Cornstarch - thickens the sauce, providing a nice texture and helping it coat the pork and vegetables. Tapioca flour could also work.
- Chicken broth - chicken broth pairs exceptionally well with pork, offering a delicious flavor profile that surpasses beef broth or vegetable broth.
- Soy sauce - adds a salty umami flavor. Use low-sodium or regular soy sauce.
- Sesame oil - toasted sesame oil adds a strong sesame flavor and nutty, earthy taste.
- Honey - adds a touch of sweetness to balance the flavors.
- The combination of ginger and garlic gives the sauce a flavorful punch.
👩🍳 You'll find the complete list of ingredients below the recipe card.
What Can You Put In a Stir Fry?
For another stir fry variation try my pork egg roll bowl.
Protein: beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc.
Vegetables: snow peas, green beans, kale, spinach, bok choy, mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, onions, broccoli, water chestnuts, etc.
Sauce: broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sweeteners, citrus juices and oil. Experiment with added flavor by adding garlic, ginger, green onions, etc.
Extras: nuts & seeds (cashews, almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds)
🥘 How To Make Ground Pork Stir Fry
STEP 1: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground pork, breaking it up with a spoon as needed, for about 5 minutes.
STEP 2: Prepare the sauce by mixing cornstarch with a splash of chicken stock in a small bowl.
STEP 3: Add the remaining chicken stock, soy sauce, chili flakes, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic, stirring once more until thoroughly combined.
STEP 4: Once the pork is mostly cooked, add mushrooms and onions to the skillet and let them cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If there's excess oil (more than 1 tablespoon) in the skillet, tilt the pan to the side and remove it using a spoon. If there's less oil, add a splash more.
STEP 5: Next, add the broccoli and carrots to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes until they reach a crisp-tender consistency.
STEP 6: Stir the sauce to ensure the starch is evenly mixed, then pour it into the skillet. Allow the sauce to thicken for about 2 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
SERVE! Finally, garnish the stir-fry with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice or noodles and enjoy.
📋 Tips
- Prepare all ingredients before starting, as the stir-fry process is swift!
- Frozen stir-fry vegetable blends found in supermarkets offer convenience with various combinations, while using pre-cut veggies saves significant time on preparation.
- Gluten free. For a gluten-free pork stir fry, swap soy sauce with tamari (gluten-free soy sauce), or coconut aminos.
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Storage Instructions
- 🍱To Store. Pack the leftovers in airtight container and refrigerate for 3 days.
- To Make Ahead. You can combine the sauce in a mason jar and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Just don't add the cornstarch just yet. Veggies can be pre-sliced and kept in containers in the fridge.
👪 What Food Goes With A Stir Fry
Serve the stir fry over rice or noodles ( we love hokkien or rice noodles). For low carb option, serve it in lettuce wraps or with cauliflower rice.
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📖Recipe
How To Make Ground Pork Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
Ground Pork Stir Fry
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 4 ounce sliced mushrooms, I used shiitake
- 2 cup broccoli, cut into small florets
- ½ cup carrots, julienned or strips
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- salt to taste
Garlic Ginger Sauce
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce, tamari if needed GF
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon red chilli flakes
- green onions, for garnish
- toasted sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground pork, breaking it up with a spoon as needed, for about 5 minutes.1 pound lean ground pork
- Prepare the sauce by mixing cornstarch with a splash of chicken stock in a small bowl.¾ cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- Add the remaining chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, red chili flakes, and garlic, stirring once more until thoroughly combined.¾ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons minced ginger, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ⅛ teaspoon red chilli flakes, 1 tablespoon honey
- Once the pork is mostly cooked, add mushrooms and onions to the skillet and let them cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If there's excess oil (more than 1 tablespoon) in the skillet, tilt the pan to the side and remove it using a spoon. If there's less oil, add a splash more.1 small yellow onion, 4 ounce sliced mushrooms
- Next, add the broccoli and carrots to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes until they reach a crisp-tender consistency.2 cup broccoli, ½ cup carrots
- Stir the sauce to ensure the starch is evenly mixed, then pour it into the skillet. Allow the sauce to thicken for about 2 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add salt/black pepper if needed.salt to taste
- Finally, garnish the stir-fry with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice or noodles and enjoy.toasted sesame seeds, green onions
Notes
- To Store. Pack the leftovers in airtight container and refrigerate for 3 days.
- To Make Ahead. You can combine the sauce in a mason jar and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Just don't add the cornstarch just yet. Veggies can be pre-sliced and kept in containers in the fridge.
Rita
an easy and delicious one pot meal with ground pork! So much healthier and better for you than the takeout!