20-MINUTE ORANGE PORK STIR FRY

5 from 6 votes

20-MINUTE ORANGE PORK STIR FRY

Stir fries make everyone happy, and this 20 Minute Orange Pork Stir Fry is just as healthy as it is delicious. Packed with lean protein and veggies, this dish will become a staple in your routine – guaranteed!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Ground pork, Ground pork and veggies, One pan, Saucy pork

Servings:

Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

Sauce:

2 oranges, zested and juiced (about ½ cup of juice)
¼ cup tamari
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced or grated (about 1-inch piece of ginger)
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon arrowroot starch

Pork and Veggies:

2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 pound ground pork
1 small onion, large diced
1 zucchini, large diced
1 colorful bell pepper, large diced

For Serving:

Cooked rice
Green onion, thinly sliced
Sesame seeds

Instructions

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk all the sauce ingredients together (orange zest, orange juice, tamari, sesame oil, coconut sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, arrowroot starch). Set aside until ready to use.
In a large skillet over medium, heat avocado oil.
Add the ground pork to the hot skillet, allowing it to brown for 1 to 2 minutes before breaking it up as it cooks. Continue to cook the pork until it’s well-browned and crispy. For this dish, I like to keep the pork in bite-sized pieces.
Add the diced onion, zucchini, and bell pepper to the pork. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes to allow the veggies to soften.
Whisk the sauce once more before adding it to the skillet with the pork and veggies. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes while the sauce thickens.
When ready to eat, serve over cooked rice and garnish with toppings of choice like green onion or sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled for a larger gathering or made in advance for meal prep. Simply store the leftovers in a glass container in the fridge. The night you’re ready to eat it, heat the pork and veggie combo in the same cast iron, adding a dash of water or tamari if it seems too dry. Eat with leftover rice or pre-cooked frozen rice for a simple 5-minute leftover dinner.

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