I Need a Recipe

Weeknight • Pork

Garlic Butter Pork and Green Bean Skillet

This quick one-pan skillet features tender pork medallions and crisp-tender green beans coated in a savory garlic butter sauce.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Garlic Butter Pork and Green Bean Skillet

Say hello to your new favorite weeknight warrior! Our Garlic Butter Pork and Green Bean Skillet is all about simple ingredients coming together for maximum flavor. Picture perfectly seared pork, snappy green beans, and a irresistible garlic butter sauce – all in one pan, ready in a flash.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch medallions
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pat pork medallions dry and season liberally with salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork medallions in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove pork from skillet and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Add green beans to the same skillet (no need to clean). Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and slightly charred.

  4. Step 4

    Push green beans to one side of the skillet. Add butter and minced garlic to the empty side. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir to coat the green beans.

  5. Step 5

    Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Return the cooked pork to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.

  6. Step 6

    Garnish with fresh parsley, if using, and serve hot.

Tips

  • Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the pork; cook in batches if necessary to ensure a good sear.
  • A squeeze of lemon juice at the end can brighten up the flavors even more.

More recipes you'll love

Speedy Saucy Pork Noodles
Weeknight•30 min
Speedy Saucy Pork Noodles

This dish brings together tender ground pork with a savory-sweet sauce and bouncy noodles for a quick, satisfying meal.