Thai Basil Pork with Pumpkin and Green Beans

Thai-style ground pork cooked with pumpkin, green beans, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and basil in one flavorful stovetop skillet meal.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 cups pumpkin
• 1 cup green beans
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup thai basil leaves
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

Cooking instructions

1. Cut the pumpkin into 1-inch cubes, trim the green beans, mince the garlic, and tear any large basil leaves. (about 10 min)
2. Add the pumpkin and water to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until fork-tender. Transfer the pumpkin to a plate and discard any remaining water. (about 10 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Heat the oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart, until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F. (about 8 min) — Medium-high heat
4. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until bright green and crisp-tender. (about 4 min) — Medium-high heat
5. Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant and the pork is evenly coated. (about 1 min) — Medium-high heat
6. Fold in the cooked pumpkin and basil. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the basil wilts and everything is hot. (about 2 min) — Medium heat
7. Serve hot.