Ground Pork, Sweet Pepper & Mushroom Stir Fry

June 3, 2026

Tiago Valverde

2 min read

This recipe was adapted from a ground pork stir fry by Snacking in Sneakers and modified based on ingredients available in my kitchen.

Ingredients (Main)

1 lb (450 g) ground pork
2 sweet peppers, sliced
8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
2 shallots, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Ingredients (Optional)

Green onions, sliced
1 tsp smoked paprika
Chili flakes
Sesame seeds

To Serve

Cooked white rice

Tools Needed

Large skillet
Wooden spoon or spatula
Knife
Cutting board
Measuring spoons

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned.

Add the diced shallots and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.

Add the sliced sweet peppers and cook for another 3–4 minutes. The peppers should soften slightly while still keeping some texture.

Stir in the garlic and ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir everything together and cook for 1–2 more minutes.

Remove the skillet from the heat. Squeeze the lemon juice over the stir fry and mix well.

Serve over cooked white rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, chili flakes, or smoked paprika if available.

Notes

Adapted using ingredients available at home.
Lemon was substituted for lime.
Shallots were added for additional flavor.
Smoked paprika makes an excellent Portuguese-inspired variation.
Leftovers keep well for 2–3 days in the refrigerator.

Time

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

Servings

4 servings

References

Snacking in Sneakers - Ground Pork Stir Fry