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Sweet Chili Ground Pork
Sweet chili ground pork tossed in a sticky sweet-and-spicy chili sauce, served over rice.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
10
min
Active Time
20
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Sweet chili sauce coats the browned pork in a sticky glaze in minutes. Serving it over rice rounds it into a fast, satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Protein
• 1 lb ground pork
Sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Pasta & Grains
• 3 cups cooked white rice
Topping
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
How to Make It
1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Cook the ground pork until browned.
3
Break up the pork as it cooks.
4
Stir in the garlic and ginger.
5
Cook for 30 seconds.
6
Add the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice.
7
Simmer for 2 minutes.
8
Spoon the pork over rice.
9
Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
How to Make It
1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Cook the ground pork until browned.
3
Break up the pork as it cooks.
4
Stir in the garlic and ginger.
5
Cook for 30 seconds.
6
Add the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice.
7
Simmer for 2 minutes.
8
Spoon the pork over rice.
9
Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Protein
• 1 lb ground pork
Sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Pasta & Grains
• 3 cups cooked white rice
Topping
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Storage & Reheat
Store:
Store up to 3 days.
Reheat:
Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of water.
Swaps
No soy sauce? Use tamari in the same amount.
No white rice? Use the same amount of cooked brown rice.
Avo's Tip
Let the sauce simmer a minute so it clings to the pork instead of pooling.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
Where do I find sweet chili sauce?
In the Asian aisle of most grocery stores; Thai sweet chili sauce works perfectly.
How do I serve it?
Over rice or noodles, or in lettuce cups.
Can I add veg?
Yes. Stir in bell pepper or snap peas with the pork.
Quick Fixes
Too sweet: add a squeeze of lime or splash of soy.
Want more heat: stir in sriracha or chili flakes.
Sauce too thin: simmer a minute to thicken.
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