Sweet Chili Pork and Green Bean Bowls with Crispy Onions

Get ready for a flavor-packed dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes! This sweet chili pork and green bean bowl is the perfect weeknight solution when you crave something delicious but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. Tender ground pork and fresh green beans are coated in a luscious sweet chili sauce, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet.

Served over a bed of fluffy jasmine rice and topped with crunchy fried onions and bright cilantro, every bite offers a symphony of textures and tastes. It’s a quick, satisfying meal that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Let’s get cooking!

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Ingredients

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Cook the rice: In a small pot, combine 0.75 cup jasmine rice, 1.5 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. While the rice cooks, prepare the green beans: Trim the ends and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
3. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add the green beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green and tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Return the cooked pork to the skillet with the green beans. Add 4 tablespoons sweet soy glaze and 1 ounce sweet Thai chili sauce. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats the meat and beans evenly.
6. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture and stir to combine.
7. To serve, divide the rice among bowls. Top with the pork and green bean mixture. Garnish with crispy fried onions and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of rice?

Yes, you can substitute jasmine rice with white rice, brown rice or even quinoa. Adjust cooking times accordingly.

What can I use instead of sweet soy glaze?

You can mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce with 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey as a substitute.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

The recipe contains soy and wheat from the sweet soy glaze, so it is not gluten-free. Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce and a gluten-free sweet chili sauce to make it gluten-free.