Looking for a quick and flavorful meal for tonight’s dinner? Try this easy garlic ginger ground pork stir-fry recipe that can be ready in under 30 minutes! Packed with Asian-inspired flavours, including red peppers, apples, and onions it’s a healthy and satisfying option that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Rice, spice and everything nice
Rice and ground pork is a classic combination in many Asian cuisines, and for good reason. The mild flavour and fluffy texture of rice perfectly complements the savory, umami-rich taste of ground pork. The pork’s natural fat content also helps to keep the rice moist and tender, while its strong flavour profile pairs well with a variety of spices and seasonings commonly used in Asian cuisine. Additionally, the affordability and versatility of both ingredients make them a popular choice for quick and easy meals that are both delicious and satisfying. Overall, rice and ground pork are a match made in culinary heaven, offering a delicious and nutritious meal that is sure to satisfy any appetite.
This asian sauce will take your stir fry to the next level
Here’s a recipe for an Asian-inspired marinade that not only tastes delicious but will elevate your stir fry.
A little trick that I like to do here is chopping up fresh herbs such as basil, parsley and green onion and adding that to the marinade. It gives the sauce such a nice lift of fresh flavours.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- juice from 1 small orange
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
a trick to keeping the stir-fry low fat
There is a little trick that I use all of the time when I am cooking ground pork, beef or chicken. I always brown the meat in olive oil and then DRAIN the meat into a colander once it has browned. This will likely 5-7 minutes. I wipe clean the frying pan before placing the meat back into the frying pan. This will eliminate the grease making it a cleaner taste in the end. Secondly, I will usually add onion at this point and the REAL SECRET here is adding a cup of water to the frying pan to continue cooking your onion and or other ingredients. This is a fantastic way to continue cooking with less fat! Once your onions taste SWEET it will be time to add your sauce at the end. The water will evaporate just in time for the onions and other ingredients to soften. It really works out great!
Other recipe ideas
- This recipe is very versatile and can be used for other easy dishes. Simply, prepare the meat and then use it in:
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- Indonesian Lettuce Wraps
- Jamaican Beef Patties
Keep in mind that if ground pork isn’t your thing, you can replace this recipe with ground chicken, turkey or beef!
Easy Garlic and ginger Ground Pork stir-fry recipe
Here’s a recipe for garlic ginger ground pork stir-fry that’s quick, easy, and delicious:
For the stir fry:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- salt & pepper
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 apple, peeled and diced
- 1 cup water
- Cooked rice, for serving
For the Sauce:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 fresh orange squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, orange juice, garlic ginger, green onions, honey, red pepper flakes, and olive oil. Add in Fresh herbs such as chopped basil, and parsley.
- Add the ground pork to a mixing bowl and season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a potato masher, until browned and cooked through.
Once browned drain and clean the skillet. Place the meat back into the frying pan.
Add the onions, apples, red peppers and water. Saute until the water evaporates approximately 7 minutes
Pour the Asian sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to coat the pork and vegetables evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the sauce, has thickened.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the ground pork stir-fry over a bed of cooked rice drizzle chilli garlic sauce over everything and enjoy!
This dish is perfect for a quick and easy dinner that’s packed with flavour and nutrients.
Time to eat!
In conclusion, this garlic ginger ground pork stir-fry is an excellent choice for a quick and easy meal that doesn’t sacrifice flavour or nutrition. The combination of savoury ground pork, vegetables, the sweetness of the apple; aromatic ginger and garlic will create a delicious and satisfying stir-fry that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, the use of ground pork makes this recipe a more affordable alternative to other protein sources like beef or chicken, without compromising on taste or texture. With this recipe in your arsenal, you’ll have a go-to dish that’s both easy to make and enjoyable to eat.
Garlic Ginger Ground Pork Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- For the stir fry:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- salt & pepper
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 apple peeled and diced
- 1 cup water
- Cooked rice for serving
- For the Sauce:
- Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 fresh orange squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, orange juice, garlic ginger, green onions, honey, red pepper flakes, and olive oil. Add in Fresh herbs such as chopped basil, and parsley.
- Add the ground pork to a mixing bowl and season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a potato masher, until browned and cooked through.
- Once browned drain and clean the skillet. Place the meat back into the frying pan.
- Add the onions, apples, red peppers and water. Saute until the water evaporates approximately 7 minutes
- Pour the Asian sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to coat the pork and vegetables evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the sauce, has thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the ground pork stir-fry over a bed of cooked rice drizzle chilli garlic sauce over everything and enjoy!