Are you looking for an easy ground pork recipe for dinner? Look no further—my Jamaican-inspired jerk ground pork rice bowl hits the right spot and will surely satisfy your cravings! I love to serve this family favorite with rice and peas. It is so delicious and comforting.
Why you will love this recipe
If you have been wondering how to cook ground pork (pork mince) or how to make a tasty meal out of one, this recipe is for you. It is the perfect weeknight dinner that will keep the family happy and satisfied.
I love that you can customize the flavor of the pork to whatever you're craving, but I love to use Jerk seasoning with some coconut milk to create an exciting meal the family will enjoy. The flavor in this dish is unmatched. More importantly, everything about this dish comes together in 20 minutes. That said, you can stick with the Asian flair if that is what you prefer but I urge you to give this recipe a try. You can thank me later.
It is a budget-friendly meal and also high in protein, as I used lean pork mince. You will surely love this one. Let's make it
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What you will need
Ground pork: (Pork mince) I used lean pork mince
Bell peppers: I used red, green and yellow bell pepper
Onion
Jalapeno
Jerk seasoning
Garlic
Salt and black pepper
Low-fat coconut milk
Olive oil
Spring onions
How to make ground pork rice bowl
Prep the veggies: Chop the bell peppers, jalapeno, onion, garlic, and spring onions and set aside. I used my chopped (although there was more washing up), and the whole process took about 75 seconds.
Cook rice and peas: I used my instant pot. I also cooked the rice and peas in a mixture of coconut milk, water, and juice from the kidney bean can. I cook the rice for 7 minutes on low pressure.
Make the Jamaican jerk ground pork: Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat until hot. Add chopped bell peppers, onion, jalapeno, a pinch of salt, and black pepper, and saute until the onions are soft, translucent, and fragrant.
Add ground pork (pork mince) to the skillet. Using the spatula, break the ground pork into crumbles as it cooks.
Just before the pork is fully cooked, add chopped garlic and season with jerk seasoning, mixing well to combine. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the pork is fully cooked and browned.
Pour in the coconut milk, followed by half of the chopped spring onions and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 2 minutes. This will allow the flavors to infuse into the meat mixture.
Take it off the heat and serve over rice and peas and garnish with chopped green onions. Enjoy.
Watch how to make it
How to store
This pork rice bowl is perfect for meal prepping and will keep well in the fridge for a few days. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds until warm enough to your liking.
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Ground Pork Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground pork This is also known as pork mince (500g)
- 3 large Bell peppers I used red green and yellow bell pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 1 red jalapeno
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Jerk seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves
- ½ cup low-fat coconut milk
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the bell peppers, jalapeno, onion, garlic, and spring onions and set aside. I used my chopped (although there was more washing up), and the whole process took about 75 seconds.
- Cook rice and peas: I used my instant pot. I also cooked the rice and peas in a mixture of coconut milk, water, and juice from the kidney bean can. I cook the rice for 7 minutes on low pressure using a ratio of 1:1½ rice to water.
- Make the Jamaican jerk ground pork: Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat until hot. Add chopped bell peppers, onion, jalapeno, a pinch of salt, and black pepper, and saute until the onions are soft, translucent, and fragrant.
- Add ground pork (pork mince) to the skillet. Using the spatula, break the ground pork into crumbles as it cooks.
- Just before the pork is fully cooked, add chopped garlic and season with jerk seasoning, salt and black pepper, mixing well to combine. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the pork is fully cooked and browned.
- Pour in the coconut milk, followed by half of the chopped spring onions and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 2 minutes. This will allow the flavors to infuse into the meat mixture. Serve over rice and enjoy!
Nutrition
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And there you have it, a simple and delicious ground pork recipe you can make at home in no time. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 stars and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox.
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