Enjoy the bold and spicy flavors of Sichuan-Style Green Beans with Pork. This quick stir-fry combines tender green beans and savory ground pork in a mouthwatering sauce, creating a deliciously satisfying dish.
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans, trimmed. 1/2 lb ground pork. 3 tablespoons soy sauce. 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce. 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated. 2 green onions, sliced. 1 teaspoon sesame oil. 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted.
Instructions: Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to cool. Drain and set aside. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and chili garlic sauce to create the sauce. Set aside. In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pork, stir-frying for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add blanched green beans to the skillet and stir to combine with the pork mixture. Pour the prepared sauce over the green beans and pork, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Finish by drizzling sesame oil over the dish, tossing once more to combine. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve the Sichuan-Style Green Beans with Pork over rice or as a flavorful side dish.