Ground Pork Stir Fry
This delicious ground pork stir fry recipe is quick, easy, and flavorful! It's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Try it tonight!
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound ground pork
- ½ cup mushrooms sliced and roughly chopped
- ½ medium onion sliced into wedges
- 1 cup cucumbers cut into match sticks
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chopped baby bok choy about 3 ounces (or 1 ounce baby spinach and 1 stalk celery, sliced)
- 1 cup chopped spinach about 1.5 ounces
- 2 Tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce divided
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- dash red pepper flakes optional
- green onions optional garnish
- oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a large pan or wok over high heat with cooking oil. Add ground pork and let cook, undisturbed, for 4 to 6 minutes until it is browned on the bottom. Flip and repeat on the other side. When both sides are dark, add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and break up the meat, cooking until it is browned on all sides, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-high. If needed, add a tablespoon or so of oil. Add the onions and mushrooms and sauté until softened. Add the cucumber, bok choy, spinach, ginger, garlic, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Cook until greens are wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes, then mix in the meat.
- Add a little more soy sauce if needed and adjust seasonings if needed. For a little kick, add in red pepper flakes. Serve over cauliflower rice and garnish with sliced green onion, if desired.
Notes
Stir constantly: As the name suggests, stir-frying involves constantly stirring or tossing ingredients. Keep the ingredients moving in the pan to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking or burning.
Don't overcrowd the pan: Stir-frying works best when the ingredients can move around in the pan. Overcrowding can lead to steaming rather than searing. If you're cooking large quantities, it's better to stir-fry in batches.
Taste and adjust: Before serving, taste the stir-fry and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. You can add a pinch of salt, a dash of soy sauce, or a touch of sweetness (like honey or sugar) to balance the flavors.
Serve immediately: Stir-fries are best when served immediately while hot and fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1108mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3027IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg