Easy Home-Style Filipino Pork & Veggie Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Easy Home-Style Filipino Pork & Veggie Stir-Fry Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 500 grams Pork (belly or shoulder), cubed; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 1 large Bell Pepper, sliced; 1 cup Green Beans, trimmed and cut; 1/4 cup Soy Sauce; 2 tablespoons Vinegar (cane or apple cider); 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar (optional) (Optional, to balance the taste); 1/2 cup Water or Broth; 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil

Discover how to make a delicious and easy home-style Filipino pork and vegetable stir-fry. Perfect for a quick dinner, this 'lutong bahay' favorite features tender pork and crisp vegetables cooked in a savory sauce. A true taste of Filipino comfort food!

#Filipino

#Pork

#Stir-fry

#Home-cooked

#Quick Dinner

#Lutong Bahay

Filipino Pork & Veggie Stir-Fry

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Filipino

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

25g

Protein

15g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Close-up of the Stir-Fry

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Stir-Fry served with Rice

Instructions

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Cut pork into bite-sized cubes. Mince garlic, chop onion, slice bell pepper, and trim green beans. Have all ingredients ready for stir-frying.
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Cut pork into bite-sized cubes. Mince garlic, chop onion, slice bell pepper, and trim green beans. Have all ingredients ready for stir-frying.
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Ensure all ingredients are prepped before cooking to make stir-frying smooth and quick.
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Heat cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until fragrant and softened, about 1-2 minutes.
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Heat cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until fragrant and softened, about 1-2 minutes.
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Don't burn the garlic! Keep it moving to achieve a golden color and aromatic flavor.

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Add the cubed pork to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned on all sides and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
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Add the cubed pork to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned on all sides and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
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Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure the pork browns nicely instead of steaming.
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Stir in the sliced bell pepper and green beans. Continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
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Stir in the sliced bell pepper and green beans. Continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
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Cook vegetables until tender-crisp to maintain their texture and nutritional value.
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Pour in the soy sauce, vinegar, water (or broth), and brown sugar (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce and flavor to meld.
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Pour in the soy sauce, vinegar, water (or broth), and brown sugar (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce and flavor to meld.
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Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed before serving. Some prefer more tang or sweetness.

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Serve the hot Filipino Pork and Veggie Stir-Fry immediately, preferably with steamed white rice.
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Serve the hot Filipino Pork and Veggie Stir-Fry immediately, preferably with steamed white rice.
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Garnish with fresh scallions or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.