Kicked-Up Ground Pork with Green Beans

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So quick and easy to make on a weeknight. I love it as a low-carb option on its own. Or serve over hot rice.

Submitted by mihartm
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil

  • 1 pound ground pork

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 2 ½ cups fresh green beans, trimmed

  • ¼ cup chicken stock

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce, or to taste

  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. Combine pork, 1 teaspoon black pepper, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl. Add to hot oil and fry until browned, about 3 minutes. Add green beans.

  3. Combine chicken stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chile-garlic sauce, vinegar, garlic, and sugar in a bowl and whisk together. Add to pork and green bean mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until green beans are tender, about 5 minutes more.

Cook's Notes:

Omit cornstarch if you want a runnier sauce.

Depending on the brand of soy sauce, it can become salty, so please be careful.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297 Calories
19g Fat
10g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 991mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 45%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 495mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.