Low Carb Spicy Ground Pork
Perfect for anyone following a low-carb or keto lifestyle, this Low Carb Spicy Ground Pork recipe is a quick, flavorful dinner option that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Packed with bold flavors from garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes, this dish combines tender ground pork with crisp red bell peppers, zucchini, and a savory soy sauce (or coconut aminos) glaze. A drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of fresh green onions elevate the dish, while optional cilantro adds a refreshing finish. Whether served in lettuce wraps, over cauliflower rice, or alongside roasted vegetables, this customizable recipe is sure to spice up your weeknight dinner routine. Easy to make and loaded with protein, it’s a delicious way to enjoy a guilt-free, wholesome meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a lower-carb option)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground pork and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is no longer pink.
Push the pork to one side of the skillet. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes to the empty side of the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir the garlic and ginger into the ground pork and mix well.
Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Pour in the soy sauce (or coconut aminos) and sesame oil. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes until the flavors meld together.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the spice level by adding more red chili flakes, if desired.
Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if using.
Serve hot as a filling for lettuce wraps, over cauliflower rice, or with your favorite low-carb roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.2 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.3 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3052 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 86.2 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1883 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
