This quick & easy Ground Pork Stir Fry is packed with veggies, making it a perfect weeknight dinner. It comes together in under 30 minutes, thanks to the handy coleslaw mix. It’s full of flavor, super satisfying, and a great way to sneak in those extra veggies!
What I love most about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can swap in your favorite protein or veggies, making it a dish that never gets old, like my Stir Fry Marinated Chicken.
If you have frozen green beans on hand, try my easy Chicken & Green Bean Stir Fry. The chicken is so tender and crispy.
For a lower-carb dinner, make my Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps instead.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 30-Minute Dinner: From prep to plate, you’ll have this meal ready in 30 minutes or less.
- Veggie-Packed: This stir fry is loaded with onions, mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage for a delicious yet healthy dish.
- Versatile: Feel free to use whatever proteins and vegetables you have on hand—it’s a flexible recipe that adapts to your pantry.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Ground Pork: You can substitute ground turkey, beef, or chicken for a leaner option.
- Yellow Onion: A white onion or the white parts of green onions can also be used.
- Mushrooms: I usually use white mushrooms, but any sliced mushrooms, like baby bella, can be substituted.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic adds a lot of flavor and is essential in any stir fry recipe.
- Water: Loosens the sauce; you can also use chicken broth if you have some in the fridge.
- Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness to balance the flavors in the dish.
- Rice Vinegar: Adds tanginess; you can also use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Honey: Thickens the sauce and adds sweetness.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: Must be toasted for the distinctive nutty flavor, not regular sesame oil.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce and gives it a nice glossy finish.
- Ginger: Ground ginger or fresh minced or grated ginger are both great options.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Use to taste, or omit altogether if you are sensitive to spice.
- Coleslaw Mix: An easy shortcut to add cabbage and carrots to the dish.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to Make Ground Pork Stir Fry
Quick Overview
- Brown the pork & veggies.
- Make the sauce.
- Wilt cabbage.
- Add the sauce.
Step by Step Instructions
Quick Tip From Bri
Be sure to allow the meat to brown and caramelize for the best flavor. You will need to let all of the water evaporate first.
- Cook the Pork and Vegetables: In a large skillet or wok, cook the ground pork, diced onions, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic over medium-high heat. Break the pork into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until the pork is browned and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the pork mixture is cooking, whisk together the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Ensure the cornstarch is fully dissolved to avoid lumps. Set the sauce aside.
- Add the Coleslaw Mix: Once the pork is cooked, add the coleslaw mix to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cabbage is slightly wilted but still has some crunch.
- Incorporate the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the pork and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the ingredients are well coated.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
I recommend serving this pork stir fry over steamed white rice, brown rice, noodles, or even cauliflower rice. To add extra flavor and texture, finish the dish with a few of these tasty toppings:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped cilantro
- Crushed peanuts
- Red pepper flakes
- Sriracha or soy sauce
- Pickled ginger
- Lime wedges
15 Side Dishes for Stir Fry: I created a whole roundup of side dish recipes that pair well with any stir fry. Check it out!
Expert Tips
- Brown the Pork Well: Let the pork cook until it’s nicely browned and caramelized for the best flavor.
- Prep All Ingredients First: Have all your veggies and sauce ingredients ready before you start cooking to make the process smooth and quick.
- Adjust the Spice Level: Start with a smaller amount of red pepper flakes and add more to taste if you like extra heat.
- Add Sauce Last: Pour the sauce in after the vegetables are cooked to prevent them from becoming too soft.
Additions & Variations
- Veggies: Instead of mushrooms, try bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli, or baby corn for more variety and crunch.
- Greens: A bag of coleslaw mix has 6-7 cups of shredded cabbage. You can use 6-7 cups of bok choy or Taiwanese cabbage instead.
- Store-Bought Sauce: You can use 1 cup of your favorite teriyaki or stir-fry sauce.
What to Make with Ground Pork
Ground pork is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of delicious dishes. Here are some ground pork recipes:
- Stir-Fry: Quick and easy, just like this recipe, with your favorite vegetables and sauce.
- Meatballs: Perfect for adding to pasta dishes or serving as an appetizer.
- Tacos: Seasoned ground pork makes a tasty filling for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas.
- Lettuce Wraps: Use ground pork as a savory filling for lettuce wraps with fresh veggies and a tangy sauce.
- Asian Dumplings: Combine with spices and vegetables for homemade dumplings or potstickers.
- Bolognese Sauce: Simmer with tomatoes and spices for a rich, hearty pasta sauce.
- Breakfast Sausage: Season and cook to make homemade breakfast sausage patties or crumbles.
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Easy Ground Pork Stir Fry
This quick & easy Ground Pork Stir Fry is packed with veggies, making it a perfect weeknight dinner. It comes together in under 30 minutes, thanks to the handy coleslaw mix. It’s full of flavor, super satisfying, and a great way to sneak in those extra veggies!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (16 ounces) ground pork*
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 heaping cup sliced white mushrooms
- 6-7 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes*
- 1 14-ounce bag coleslaw mix
Instructions
- Cook the Pork and Vegetables: In a large skillet or wok, cook the ground pork, diced onions, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic over medium-high heat. Break the pork into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until the pork is browned and fully cooked.1 pound (16 ounces) ground pork*, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 heaping cup sliced white mushrooms, 6-7 cloves garlic
- Prepare the Sauce: While the pork mixture is cooking, whisk together the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Ensure the cornstarch is fully dissolved to avoid lumps. Set the sauce aside.1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon honey, 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes*
- Add the Coleslaw Mix: Once the pork is cooked, add the coleslaw mix to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cabbage is slightly wilted but still has some crunch.1 14-ounce bag coleslaw mix
- Incorporate the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the pork and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the ingredients are well coated.
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Notes
- Ground Pork: You can substitute ground turkey, beef, or chicken for a leaner option.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Use to taste, or omit altogether if you are sensitive to spice.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: Must be toasted for the distinctive nutty flavor, not regular sesame oil.
- Store-Bought Sauce: You can use 1 cup of your favorite teriyaki or stir-fry sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 705mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Very quick, very easy, yummy. Perfect for weeknights when you just need to get food in the table. Also
Easy ground pork stir fry is delicious, perfect juicy meat. My family enjoyed it.
I saw this recipe and had to veganize it, which simple means I substituted the ground pork for meatless pork bites from Gardein. It came out so good. A new staple in our home.
My family loved this recipe. So tasty and comforting! It’s going straight to my list of fav recipes to make it. 😊 Thanks for the great recipe!
This is one of our go to meals for busy nights. The homemade sauce makes all the differences!
This recipe is absolutely delicious, and it was so easy to make. My family loved all the authentic Asian flavor.