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Speedy Saucy Peanut Pork Bowls

Quick-cooking ground pork in a savory peanut sauce, perfect over rice with fresh veggies.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Speedy Saucy Peanut Pork Bowls

Dinner in a flash, packed with flavor? You got it! These Speedy Saucy Peanut Pork Bowls are an absolute lifesaver on busy nights. Ground pork cooks up quick, and a luscious peanut sauce ties everything together. Serve it over fluffy rice with your favorite crunchy veggies, and you've got a homemade takeout-style meal that everyone will adore.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Pork

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

For the Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more, to taste)
  • 1/4 cup water or broth

For Serving

  • Cooked rice or noodles
  • Chopped green onions
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Shredded carrots
  • Cucumber slices

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients until smooth. If it's too thick, add a little more water/broth until it's pourable but still rich.

  2. Step 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

  3. Step 3

    Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the pork mixture. Stir well to coat everything, bringing the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions, chopped peanuts, shredded carrots, and cucumber slices.

Tips

  • Prep your sauce and veggies while the pork cooks to make this meal even faster.
  • Adjust the sriracha to your preferred level of spice.
  • Add some steamed broccoli or snap peas to the skillet with the sauce for extra veggies.

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