Dry-cooked Green Beans With Pork

Makes 4 servings at 97o each. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

from Family Circle

Dry-cooked Green Beans With Pork
Servings: 4 Prep 20 mins Cook 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 1/2 pound lean ground pork
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 1/2 can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Make It

1. Combine broth, soy, sherry, cornstarch, sugar and pepper flakes.

2. Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat pan. Add beans; stir-fry 4 minutes or until beans are spotted black.

3. Add pork; stir-fry 2 minutes, breaking up meat. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute longer.

4. Add broth mixture. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover; stir in water chestnuts and cook over high heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until mixture is practically dry. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 231, Fat, total (g): 12, chol. (mg): , carb. (g): 19, pro. (g): 12, sodium (mg): 730, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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