Stir-fried Green Beans with Pork

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    317 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Stir-fried Green Beans with Pork

This Chinese green bean stir-fry may seem simple, but it’s truly delicious! We wok sear the green beans for flavor and stir-fry with crispy ground pork.

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Ingredients

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For the pork & marinade:

  • 8 ounces ground pork (225g, can substitute ground chicken or beef)
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ginger (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the rest of the dish:

  • 3 tablespoons oil (divided)
  • 1 pound green beans (450g, chopped to ½-inch pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (diced finely)
  • 4 red chilies (chopped, optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (a pinch, or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons water
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Instructions

  1. Combine the ground meat with all the marinade ingredients. Stir until any standing liquid has been absorbed by the meat. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the chopped green beans. Stir and spread the beans into a single layer. Cook for 30 seconds. Then stir and repeat the spreading step several times until the green beans are slightly charred, wilted, and cooked through. Turn the heat lower if needed to avoid burning. It takes about 5-8 minutes to cook the green beans this way. (To speed up the cooking, add a few drops of water each you stir, to create some steam.) Transfer the cooked green beans to a dish and set aside.
  3. Now add 1 tablespoon oil to the wok, with the heat turned up to high. Add the ground meat and brown it. Don’t stir too much; give the meat a chance to brown and crisp. Once the meat has browned, reduce the heat to medium.
  4. Next, add the garlic, bell pepper and chilies. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add in the cooked green beans, ¼ teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper, a pinch of salt (to taste), and 2 tablespoons water. With the heat all the way up on high, stir-fry for a final 10-15 seconds and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 701mg (29%) Potassium 492mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1380IU (28%) Vitamin C 34.5mg (38%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 701mg 29%
Potassium 492mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1380IU 28%
Vitamin C 34.5mg 38%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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