Easy Pork Stir Fry

A vibrant dish of stir-fried ground pork, broccoli, and green onions served over a bed of fluffy white rice in a gray ceramic bowl. The pork is coated in a glossy, savory sauce with a hint of soy and garlic, topped with fresh scallions. The bowl sits on a white wooden surface with a fork placed beside it.

This Easy Pork Stir Fry is a flavorful, Japanese-inspired dish that makes for a perfect quick and satisfying weeknight meal. The recipe combines tender ground pork with fresh vegetables and savory seasonings for a hearty and nutritious dinner. It’s the kind of meal you can throw together in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy evenings. The combination of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic creates an irresistible aroma, while the leafy greens add color and nutrition to every bite. Serve this stir fry over rice for a delicious and balanced meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice + about 1.5-2 cups water
  • 8-12 oz ground pork
  • 1 ½ cups mushrooms cut into slices
  • ½ medium onion sliced into wedges or diced
  • 1 cup of cut carrots
  • 3 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 4 cups chopped leafy greens bok choy, spinach, kale, collards, chard, etc.
  • 3 Tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • ½ Tablespoon vinegar rice wine vinegar, white, or apple cider
  • ¼ -½ teaspoon cayenne powder or red pepper flakes
  • garnish: sesame seeds and green onions

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to instructions on your package.
  2. Heat a large pan or wok over high heat. Dump in the ground pork and let cook, undisturbed for a few minutes until it is dark brown on the bottom. Flip and repeat on the other side.
  3. When the pork is cooked through, add 1 Tablespoon soy sauce and break up the meat, cooking until it is browned on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-high. Drain off most of the oil, leaving enough to cook the vegetables (about a tablespoon or so). Add the onions and mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms are a little brown.
  5. Add the carrots and cook for about 5 minutes more.
  6. Add the ginger, garlic, cayenne powder, rice vinegar, 1 Tablespoon tamari/soy sauce, and the leafy greens. Cook until wilted, then mix in the meat.
  7. Taste, add remaining 1 Tablespoon soy sauce if needed, and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve over rice and enjoy!

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