Description
A quick and delicious caramelized ground pork recipe served with fresh vegetables and rice for an easy meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Pork
- 1 lb ground pork (may substitute with other ground meat such as chicken, turkey or beef)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (coconut oil recommended)
- 1/2 yellow/white onion (dice; about 1/2 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves (mince)
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons chicken or mushroom bouillon powder
- 1 green onion (optional; slice thin)
Other Ingredients
- Steamed rice
- Sliced vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, kimchi, and/or other pickled vegetables)
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Using a large skillet, heat up vegetable oil on medium high. Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add ground pork. Cook the pork while breaking it up with a wooden spoon until all liquids are gone (about 3 minutes).
- Season to taste: Add sugar, ground black pepper, fish sauce and bouillon powder. Continue to stir and cook until pork is caramelized (about 3 more minutes).
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with steamed rice and vegetables of your choice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese