Ground Pork Stir Fry
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This quick and easy ground pork stir fry is full of flavor and texture. It’s made with ground pork, lots of fresh vegetables, and a tasty homemade sesame-ginger sauce. It’s a meal for busy weeknights, and it’s ready in just 35 minutes!
I never get tired of quick, easy dinners, which is exactly why this ground pork stir fry is on repeat in my kitchen. It’s a simple, satisfying dish made with ground pork, plenty of vegetables, and a homemade sesame-ginger sauce that’s savory, slightly sweet, and full of flavor. Ground pork might not be the first protein you think of for stir-fry, but it cooks quickly and adds richness that’s a welcome change from the usual chicken or beef.
Most of the effort here is just a bit of chopping, which makes this a great fridge-clean-out meal. I’ll brown the pork, add mushrooms and whatever quick-cooking vegetables I have on hand—green beans, carrots, bell peppers, onion, or even broccoli—then let everything cook until tender but still crisp. The sauce comes together easily with chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, and thickens just enough to coat everything beautifully.
This stir-fried ground pork is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights when I want dinner on the table fast. It’s great served over rice or noodles, and the leftovers make an excellent next-day lunch—sometimes even better once the flavors have had a little time to mingle.
Recipe FAQS
How long do leftovers keep in the fridge?
Store any leftover stir fry in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Can I make the sauce ahead of time?
Absolutely! Stir the ingredients together and store the sauce in a jar in the fridge until you’re ready to use it (up to 3 days).
How can I make it spicy?
To increase the heat in this recipe, add 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of sambal oelek or chili garlic sauce to the sauce mixture.
What to serve with ground pork stir fry
Serve this stir fry with ground pork over a bed of fluffy basmati rice, ginger rice, or chewy noodles for a complete and well-rounded meal.
It also pairs well with our easy Asian coleslaw or Asian salad with sesame ginger dressing.
Ground Pork Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
Ground Pork Stir Fry
Sesame Ginger Sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoon EACH: sesame oil and honey
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Add the ground pork to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meat, stirring it to break up the pieces occasionally, until it is mostly brown, about 5 minutes.1 lb lean ground pork
- While the pork cooks, make the sauce. Put the cornstarch and a splash of the chicken stock into a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl and mix well. Add the remaining chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic and mix once more.3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup chicken broth, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoon EACH: sesame oil and honey, 2 tablespoons minced ginger, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- When the pork is mostly cooked, add the mushrooms to the pan and let them cook for 5 minutes. If there is more than 1 tablespoon of the oil in the pan remove it by tilting the pan to the side and using a spoon to scoop it out. If there is less, add a splash of oil.2 cups sliced mushrooms
- Add the green beans, carrots, red pepper, and onion to the pan and let them cook for 5 minutes, until they are crisp-tender.2 cup chopped green beans, 2 medium carrots, 1 red pepper, 1 medium onion
- Stir the sauce to mix up the starch then pour it into the pan. Once the sauce has thickened (1-2 minutes) serve the stir fry over rice or noodles.
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Accidentally used ground pork sausage. Came out absolutely delicious!
This is a great recipe – absolutely delicious – will definitely make again . ❤️❤️❤️
Quick and easy weeknight dinners are the best! I’d like to try serving this with brown rice. Thanks for sharing.
I discovered your website while looking for a cashew shrimp recipe and yours was fantastic! So I perused your recipes and came upon this one which looked easy, delicious, and great for leftovers! Another fantastic recipe!!!! Thank you so much.