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Szechuan Green Beans with Ground Pork

25 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$12.00520 cal · 24g protein

Ingredients

  • jasmine rice2 cups
  • ground pork¾ lb
  • green beans1½ lb
  • garlic4 cloves
  • fresh ginger1 tbsp
  • soy sauce3 tbsp
  • hoisin sauce1 tbsp
  • chili garlic sauce1 tbsp
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice. Trim the green beans and pat them very dry.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the beans 7-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until blistered and wrinkled; remove.

  3. 3

    Add the pork to the pan and cook 4-5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned. Add the minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin and chili garlic sauce, return the beans and toss 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Serve over rice. Set aside some beans and pork before adding the chili sauce for kids who like it mild.

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