Pork and Green Bean Stir Fry

Pork and Green Bean Stir Fry

This savory and aromatic stir-fried minced meat with beans is a quick, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender minced meat is marinated in a blend of cooking wine, sugar, starch, and light soy sauce for a rich, umami-packed base. Crisp beans add a fresh, slightly sweet contrast, while diced scallions, garlic, and small chili peppers bring a fragrant, spicy kick. The secret to this dish? Stir-frying the beans with a splash of water ensures they stay vibrant green and perfectly tender. A touch of dark soy sauce deepens the color of the meat, while optional chicken essence adds an extra layer of savoriness. Easy to make yet bursting with bold flavors, this stir-fry is a delicious balance of texture and spice—ideal served over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork
200g
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green beans
300g

The aromatics

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scallions
2 stalks
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garlic
3 cloves
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small chili peppers
2 pieces

The sauce & seasonings

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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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sugar
1 tbsp
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starch
1 tbsp
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light soy sauce
1 tbsp
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dark soy sauce
0.5 tbsp
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vegetable oil
3 tbsp
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salt
to taste
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chicken essence
0.5 tsp (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Mix 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of starch, and 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, then marinate the minced meat for 10 minutes.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Cut the beans into dices.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the scallions, garlic, and small chili peppers into dices.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add a moderate amount of vegetable oil to the pan, and stir-fry the minced meat over low heat. Add a small amount of dark soy sauce to adjust the color.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add a small amount of vegetable oil to the pan, and stir-fry the scallions, garlic, and small chili peppers until fragrant.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add the beans to the pan and stir-fry. Gradually add a small amount of water while stir-frying, which helps the beans cook evenly and maintain their green color.

8. Step 8

Step 8
After the beans are cooked, add the previously stir-fried meat and a moderate amount of salt. Stir-fry evenly.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Before serving, you can add a small amount of chicken essence (optional).

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